Aeonium Glutinosum Care

In the winter, water whenever the top inch of 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.

Feed during the growing season with a half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so. Do not feed while dormant.

As with most succulents, Aeonium plants grow best in full sun to part shade. In hot summers and desert conditions, light shade may be necessary. Indoors, give them bright indirect light.

A sandy loam or regular potting mix amended with perlite is better than a mix specifically for succulents and cacti since Aeoniums need some moisture. If grown in garden beds with dense soil, amending the soil with peat moss to improve its porosity may be necessary.

These plants prefer a Mediterranean climate—not too hot, not too cold, not too dry. Most Aeonium varieties are only hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11.

Needing so little soil, Aeoniums make great container plants. You can get a closer look at their unique features in containers and have better control over their growing conditions. In high humidity or rainy areas, you may not need to water them. Keep close tabs on them and use your judgment. Choose a container with a drainage hole to avoid standing water and root rot. Using regular potting soil, rather than a fast-draining soil for succulents, which will help maintain their moisture level.

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