Aeonium canariense
Aeonium cariense is a remarkable evergreen succulent with big velvety rosettes, 6-12 inches throughout (15-30 cm) of fleshy leaves. Fresh green when expanded in part shade, the soft, fuzzy leaves end up being tinged with reddish pink when revealed to the sun. Eye-catching when not growing, this Aeonium is particularly striking when it creates intense gold racemes of small, star-shaped blossoms in summertime. Likewise to Sempervivum (chicken & Chicks), this Aeonium offsets easily.
Characteristics
Aeonium Canariense is a distinctive and attractive succulent from the Canary Islands, known for its lush, large rosettes and velvety leaves.
- Appearance: This species forms large, flat rosettes of broad, spoon-shaped leaves. The rosettes grow at the end of thick, fleshy stems, giving the plant a somewhat tree-like appearance.
- Color: The leaves are a striking light green, often with a velvety texture. The color can vary slightly depending on the amount of sunlight the plant receives.
- Size: The rosettes can grow quite large, often reaching over 12 inches in diameter. The overall size of the plant can be quite substantial, especially when it is in its active growing phase.
- Flowers: Aeonium Canariense produces tall flower spikes with small, star-shaped yellow flowers. Blooming typically occurs in the late spring or early summer.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeonium Canariense is relatively easy to care for but requires some specific conditions to thrive.
- Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in the morning, but too much direct sun can cause the leaves to scorch.
- Soil: Does best in well-draining soil, ideally a mix designed for succulents and cacti.
- Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. This plant is more tolerant of moisture than some other succulents but should not be over-watered.
- Temperature: Prefers mild climates and should be protected from frost. In colder regions, it’s best to grow it in a container that can be moved indoors during winter.
- Propagation: Can be propagated through stem cuttings or offsets. Allow the cuttings to dry and callous for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.
Aeonium Canariense’s large, velvety rosettes make it a popular choice for succulent gardens, containers, or as a dramatic standalone plant.
Aeonium Canariense Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Aeonium canariense does well in full sun to partial shade
Aeonium canariense can grow up to 12 inches tall
Aeonium canariense can grow up to 8 inches wide
No Aeonium canariense is not cold hardy
Aeonium canariense can be propagated by cuttings, offsets and seeds
Aeonium canariense is generally non-toxic to humans or animals
The plant hardiness zone for Aeonium canariense is ZONE 9 to ZONE 11
The Aeonium canariense heat zones range from Zone 4 to Zone 9
Aeonium canariense requires well drained soil
Aeonium canariense is a low maintenance succulent plant
Other Types of Aeonium
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- Aeonium Nobile
- Aeonium Arboreum cv ‘Zwartkop’
- Aeonium Arboreum ‘Luteovariegatum’
- Aeonium decorum
- Aeonium hierrense
- Crested Aeonium Sunburst
- Aeonium lancerottense
- Aeonium goochiae
- Aeonium haworthii
- Aeonium arboreum var atropurpureum
- Aeonium Castello-Paivae
- Aeonium lindleyi
- Aeonium Cuneatum
- Aeonium undulatum
- Aeonium urbicum
- Aeonium gomerense
- Aeonium leucoblepharum
- Aeonium tabuliforme ‘Dinner Plate Aeonium’
- Aeonium ‘Cyclops’
- Aeonium ‘Jack Catlin’
- Aeonium ‘Starburst’
- Aeonium ‘Sunburst’
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