Aeonium are succulent plants Their name comes from the Greek aioon meaning persevering or eternal. Aeonium develop rosettes at the end of their fleshy stems. The lower part of their stem are often bare as old leaves drop off. They bear green to golden yellow flowers. The flower stalk rises from the center of the rosettes.
Origin
Aeonium comes from the Canary Islands, where 34 species are found, out of 40 known species. Other species come from Morocco, Cape Verde Islands, Madeira and southern Mediterranean countries.
Position
Aeonium prefers a sunny spot in the garden. It must be kept cool in winter.
Care
The plant must be kept at 10°C in winter. If the temperature gets any warmer, the plant will become limp or leggy.
Watering
In the dormant season, give only enough water to prevent the root from drying out. The cooler the temperature, the less water it requires. From March or April, you can resume normal watering.
Repotting
Report Aeonium in spring. Use nutritius, porous compost.
Propagating
Use shoot or leaf cutting to dry out before planting them.
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