Variegated Natal ivy (Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’) is a climber that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as variegated Natal ivy.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: variegated Natal ivy
Scientific name: Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’
Plant type: Climbers, Houseplants
Habit: Climbing
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Variegated Natal ivy (Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’) – Wouter Hagens, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Variegated Natal ivy (Senecio macroglossus ‘Variegatus’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons



