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Aeonium :: Plant Profile and growing hints
       










Aeonium :

Plant Profile
(Crassulaceae)




Aeonium are native to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Madeira and surrounding areas. A genus of about 40 species these succulents are really subtropical plants and are related to Sempervivum. Aeoniums have rosettes of waxy leaves and are ideal for containers on the deck or in the ground in hot, sunny positions. Aeoniums need some shelter from frost. Aeonium Schwarzkopf has wonderful deep purple leaves. Aeonium Simsii is a small variety, 10cm. Aeonium arboreum is a larger sculptural species. Aeonium can endure long periods without water.

Growing conditions for Aeonium and Aeonium care.

Aeoniums, like most succulents do require an excellent drainage system, watering of Aeoniums can be carried out once a week during active growth periods. Aeoniums will do well with an all purpose fertilizer applied once a month. Protect from frosts and extreme cold. Some Aeoniums are stemless and some are tall growing, regular pruning of tall growing varieties of Aeonium will encourage branching. If Aeoniums become to tall or 'leggy' the top sections can be removed, allowed to dry for a week or two in a shaded but warm spot and then replanted.
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