Aeonium: care profile
Quick answer
Aeonium species (Crassulaceae) are distinctive Mediterranean succulents with rosettes atop bare stems that can be single-headed or branching. Unlike most succulents, Aeonium are winter growers active in cool, moist conditions.
Start here:
- 1. Water when soil is dry during growing season
- 2. Reduce watering dramatically in summer (dormancy)
care profile for Aeonium
Aeonium species (Crassulaceae) are distinctive Mediterranean succulents with rosettes atop bare stems that can be single-headed or branching. Unlike most succulents, Aeonium are winter growers active in cool, moist conditions.
How to handle care profile on Aeonium
- 1
Water when soil is dry during growing season
- 2
Reduce watering dramatically in summer (dormancy)
- 3
Provide 4-6 hours of light with afternoon shade
- 4
Plant in well-draining gritty mix
- 5
Propagate from rosette cuttings in fall
Ongoing Aeonium notes
Water during active growing season (fall-spring). Reduce water significantly in summer when Aeonium enter dormancy. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates. Use well-draining soil.