Senecio leaves are turning brown. Why?
This could be happening for a number of reasons. This article can help you start to pinpoint what might be the cause on your plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
Wanting one and unable to fine.
I would do a Google search for growers that should be able to ship to you.
You can also check Ebay and Etsy. They are often good sources for unusual plants.
During WW2 farmers were obliged to eradicate Ragwort from fields. No one seems to do it anymore.
At the moment the plant is in the garden border.
Since begonias prefer moderate temperatures, it would only be a good idea to move them to a cold greenhouse if you live in an area where there is no hard freeze in the winter. They won't withstand a freeze, but they can handle temperatures, generally, down to around fifty degrees.
Here's an article about Angel Wings that may be helpful. Enjoy your beautiful plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/angel-wing-begonia-care.htm
My dolphin plant plant is mature (6 yrs old). I have seen it bloom once. I water it weekly and feed it often with miracle grow. It is in an eastern facing window with many of my other blooming plants. I would live to have it bloom often.. Do have any suggestions?
I have found that adding more light seems to induce blooms more than anything. Do you have a west or south facing window? Dolphin plants need indirect bright light, so don't place it where it gets direct sun. You also could add a T-5 fluorescent or LED Grow Light if no brighter windows are available.
Also, let the soil dry out between waterings. They only need fertilizer once or twice a year, so you may be overfertilizing.
I have what I believe to be a Kleinia Fulgens. It has been outside under a porch pagoda. I recently noticed some type of black stippling or dots on the leaves and stems. There do not appear to be any insects on the plant and the plant was not over watered, I don't think. The spots do not rub off and you can not feel them, only see them.
Yes, this plant has been grouped in with Senecio, now!
I notice a few things here:
The soil appears to be clay. This will be the cause of everything that has happened to the plant.
Clay soil holds too much moisture. It dries, completely, on top and remains completely saturated underneath, while becoming compacted.
The soil should consist of compost and potting soil mixed with sand, or even some cactus mix thrown in. This will allow proper water and air flow. After the soil is amended, carefully, you can treat for black spot fungus.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
My last question didn't seem to go through (critical web site error!) My Senecio is leggy, I know, but I like it like that. (only just found out what it was, so didn't know any different.) But arms with fingers on, have started sprouting from the plant! I'm not sure wether they are the plants version of flowers? Of cubs. I've cut one off and planted it and it does seem to be doing ok. Ray
Unfortunately, that one different shoot was a flower stalk. The rest are arms that can be propagated. Even single leaves can be propagated!
That pre-bloom will likely abort in the pot. There is a possibility that it may root at some point, and shoot a vegetative stalk, though.
I would wait until the plant is well established before taking cuttings. It will give you more availability, and harm the plant's stature less to wait.
Taking cuttings from these drought tolerant plants is simple. Laying a leaf, or branch on top of the soil rather than into the soil will result in rooting, as they require the dry air to initiate the process.
In the future, you may find that each leaf that falls off will start to root if not removed from the container.