Aeonium simsii

Aeonium simsii Care

Aeonium simsii

Other names: Congano, Sempervivum Simsii (basionym), Aeonium Caespitosum, Sedum Ciliare, Sempervivum Caespitosum, Sempervivum Ciliare, Sempervivum Ciliatum, Sempervivum Hybridum, Sempervivum Ligulare

What is the plant

A small species of succulent plant in the Aeonium genus, Aeonium simsii is a cute addition to any windowsill or a pretty rare guest in a succulent collection.

Aeonium simsii is native to the Canary Islands. It typically grows to 1-2 (30-60 cm) feet tall and wide and forms rosettes of dark green, fleshy leaves. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern and are typically about 2-3 (5-7.5 cm) inches wide. Also, the flowers of Aeonium simsii are yellow and appear in clusters on tall stalks in the summer. In fact, each flower head is about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) wide, containing small seed capsules.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 27°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Aeonium simsii is drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering. Let the soil dry for a while between waterings.
Pruning
Does not require heavy pruning. Prune rosettes to ensure new growth, but avoid pruning them during the blooming period.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer package for dosage and application.

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Sunlight
Prefers full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Can tolerate light shade.
Soil
This succulent prefers well-drained soil that is sandy or gravelly. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix or a mixture of regular potting soil and coarse sand or perlite.
Propagation
Propagate through stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting with at least one rosette from a healthy plant. Allow the cuttings to dry for a day or two before planting in well-drained soil. Keep the soil slightly moist but not wet until the cuttings have rooted. You can also propagate by leaf cuttings. Remove a healthy leaf from the rosette and lay it on top of well-drained soil. Keep the soil slightly moist but not wet until the leaf-cutting has rooted.

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Temperature
It prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C) during the day and 50-60°F (10-15°C) during the night. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Keep low humidity, though.
Container
They can be planted in various containers as long as they have good drainage. Choose a container that is the appropriate size for the plant. Since it's not a fast grower, the pot should be much bigger than the plant's roots.
Fun fact
Aeonium simsii rosettes do not die after flowering.