Housetree Leek Care

During spring and summer provide a good watering when the topsoil of the pot has started drying, to the touch. During winter cut down the water supply and allow longer periods of the top soil to dry out.

Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.

Feed a plant with a liquid fertilizer designed for flowering plants

They prefer a filtered morning sun and afternoon shade.

Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.

Many kinds of Aeonium do not clump as freely as more familiar succulents, which partially explains why they are less common in the trade (propagation is somewhat harder). However, they do root readily from leaf cuttings. Take a single leaf, allow it to dry out slightly, then place it in a seedling potting soil and keep barely moist and warm. New growth will eventually emergy. In some varieties, it's only possible to propagate from seed; this is more typical of the plants that do not branch but grow only single rosettes.
These will not need frequent repotting. They are usually weakly rooted, so when you're repotting, be careful not to damage the roots or fragile leaves. Repot in the beginning of the growing season and keep in a warm, bright place until new growth begins to emerge.

Temperatures averaging 70°F/21°C - 85°F/29.4°C. Avoid below 50°F/10°C. During summer this species will appreciate being taken outside and then brought back in when colder weather sets in.

Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.

This pretty plant is endemic to the Canary Islands of Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera, and Gran Canaria.