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Dusty Miller Indoor Plant Information

Dusty miller (Senecio cineraria) is a native of the Mediterranean and is a popular indoor plant grown for its silvery-gray color. Dusty miller is also used in hanging baskets.

  1. Description

    • Dusty miller has a mounded shape with a full height of about 2 feet. The fuzzy, silvery gray leaves are 4 inches wide and fernlike with shallow-to-deep incision. The plant occasionally flowers with 1-inch wide, yellow flower heads.

    Requirements

    • Grow dusty miller in areas receiving full sun in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers indoor temperatures of 50 F to 75 F and moderate levels of humidity. Fertilize twice a year. Water enough to keep soil moist at all times.

    Pests

    • Dusty miller is susceptible to mealy bug, spider mites and aphids. Inspect new plants carefully before placing with other indoor plants.

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