Senecio greyi
Brachyglottis Greyi
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Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Description
Brachyglottis greyi, also called Senecio greyi, with the common name daisy bush is a member of the large Asteraceae family and belongs to the genus Brachyglottis or the genus Senecio depending on which authority is being followed, an endemic native of New Zealand and lately getting positive attention from gardeners.
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Blooming
Daisy like flowers, usually carried in clusters, consisting of densely packed centers of disk florets surrounded usually by ray florets.
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Growth
Diverse genus. Annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers, shrubs and small trees. Foliage is especially diverse, rounded, triangular, deeply cut, or fernlike; fleshy or succulent, and a few have hairy to woolly white leaves (like S. cineraria, aka Dusty Miller).
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Basal shoot cuttings can also be taken come springtime for vegetative propagation.
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Pest
In enclosed growing areas, insect pests such as spider mites, whiteflies and aphids can be troublesome. Most Dusty Millers are prone to problems with rust.
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Interesting facts
Dusty Millers are so named because most species in the genus appear as though their foliage is dusted with a white or silver coating. This "coating" is actually a collection of hairs, or trichomes in botanical terms, which cover the surface of the shoots. The mat of trichomes being white or silverish is no mistake either. The light color of the trichomes helps to deflect solar radiation and protect the plant from overheating. Additionally, it is important to note that all parts of the plant can cause abdominal discomfort if ingested.
Brachyglottis Greyi (Senecio greyi) - Soil and irrigation
Dusty Millers have a variety of soil needs, but most do best in moderately fertile well-drained soils.
