Dwarf Aeonium

Dwarf Aeonium Care

Aeonium sedifolium

Other names: Aichryson Sedifolium, Greenovia Sedifolia

What is the plant

Aeonium sedifolium is a perennial flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae. The plant is native to the western Canary Islands of Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma. The plant grows in full sun or partial shade on eroded volcanic soil.

Aeonium sedifolium is a perennial densely branched shrublets to 40 cm. It can be easily identified by its dense, dwarf habit and very small shinny sticky leaves marked with crimson lines at the apex. Its inflorescence is a little bundle of small, golden yellow flowers that bloom from April to May. Aeonium sedifolium is the smallest-leaved Aeonium commonly in cultivation. 'Sedifolium' comes from 'Sedum', which is another genus in Crassulaceae family, and 'folius', meaning "foliage", i.e. possessing leaves similar to sedum.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Aeoniums do not like hot or dry weather. They may go dormant in summer and do not require any water, except in excessively dry conditions. In extreme heat, their leaves will curl, to prevent excessive water loss. In the winter, water whenever the soil has dried out. Test by poking your finger down into the soil an inch or two. Too much moisture or allowing them to sit in wet soil will cause root rot.
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season with a half-strength balanced fertilizer, every month or so. Do not feed while dormant.
Sunlight
Position in full to part sun in a sheltered spot, but the bright light enhances the rich red hues of the foliage, but prefers light shade to shade in summer.

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Soil
The plant requires gritty well-drained potting or sandy loam mix.
Temperature
The plant needs protection from severe winter frosts (it is hardy to -2°C or a little less for short periods), over winter under glass in all but the mildest of gardens. Inside, normal room temperature around 20-22°C (68-72°F) is sufficient.
Container
Choose a pot with enough drainage holes. Repot every 2-3 years with fresh potting soil.