Abbey Brooks

Abbey Brooks Care

Aeonium Cultivar

What is the plant

Aeonium, the tree houseleeks, is a genus of about 35 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. Many species are popular in horticulture. The genus name comes from the ancient Greek "aionos".

Aeoniums are odd looking succulent plants, with long, arching stems and rosettes of leaves that can often look so perfect, you might think they were fake. You'd be forgiven if you had to touch one to tell if it was real or rubbery plastic. There are about 35 species, and most are native to the Canary Islands. They prefer a Mediterranean climate—not too hot, not too cold, not too dry. The plants form fleshy rosettes, and you will notice a similarity between Aeoniums and several other succulent plants, most noticeably Echeveria and Sempervivum, the popular Hens and Chicks. Aeoniums can be low growers or branching plants that grow into shrubs.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Container-grown aeoniums need more frequent watering, so check their soil twice weekly during hot, dry weather. Water whenever it feels dry 1 inch below the surface, adding water until it trickles from the drainage holes at the base. Reduce watering to once a month during the winter for both pot- and garden-grown aeoniums.
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season with a half-strength balanced fertilizer, every month or so. Do not feed while dormant.
Sunlight
As with most succulents, Aeonium plants grow best in full sun to partial shade. In hot summers and desert conditions, light shade may be necessary.

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Soil
A sandy loam or regular potting mix is better than a mix specifically for succulents and cacti since Aeonium need some moisture.
Temperature
These plants can withstand occasional frosts down to about 25°F (-4°C). In extreme heat, their leaves will curl, to prevent excessive water loss. Growing them in moist shade will keep them growing in high heat, but their true growth season is winter to spring, when temperatures are cool (65–75°F).
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes. Repot every 2-3 years.