Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii)
Also known as: Cocoon plant
The cocoon plant: upright cylindrical leaves fully wrapped in white felt, like silkworm cocoons. It belongs to the Curio genus, comes from South Africa (Western Cape), stays around Upright 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Curio
- Origin: South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size: Upright 20–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11
- Toxicity: Mildly toxic if eaten
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Curio
- Origin
- South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size
- Upright 20–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Upright white felted cocoon-like cylindrical leaves
- Leaf colour
- Pure white felted cocoon leaves
- Flower colour
- Orange-yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic if eaten
- Other names
- Cocoon plant
About the Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii)
The cocoon plant: upright cylindrical leaves fully wrapped in white felt, like silkworm cocoons. Water the soil only — wet felt rots. One of the whitest plants in existence.
Care and cultivation
Bright indirect light, very gritty shallow mix. Water until it drains, then wait for full dry. Shriveled means thirsty; mushy near soil means rot. Light: Bright indirect with a little direct sun. Water: Light infrequent watering; only when dry. Soil: Very gritty fast-draining mix.
Description
Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii) is a Curio succulent from South Africa (Western Cape). The cocoon plant: upright cylindrical leaves fully wrapped in white felt, like silkworm cocoons. Water the soil only — wet felt rots. One of the whitest plants in existence.
Identification
Key identification features: Pure white felted cocoon leaves leaves in a Upright white felted cocoon-like cylindrical leaves form, reaching Upright 20–40 cm. Also known as Cocoon plant. Nickname: 'Cocoon plant'. Nickname: 'Cocoon plant'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii)?
Light infrequent watering; only when dry. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii) toxic to pets?
Mildly toxic if eaten. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Caputia tomentosa (Senecio haworthii), supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.