Aeonium arboreum

Description

🌿 Why Grow Aeonium arboreum

• Sculptural form — a perfect blend of geometry and greenery.
• Winter interest — thrives when many other plants rest.
• Dramatic flower display — showy yellow blooms attract pollinators.
• Excellent in containers — easy to move and display.
• Low water needs — drought-tolerant once established.

🌱 Growing Guide

• Type: Succulent shrub (family Crassulaceae).
• USDA Zones: 9–11 outdoors; can be grown indoors in bright light in cooler climates.
• Light: Full sun to light shade (intense summer sun may scorch leaves).
• Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.
• Water: Moderate; water during active growth in winter–spring, sparingly in summer dormancy.
• Temperature: Prefers 65–75°F (18–24°C); protect from frost.
• Pruning: Remove spent rosettes after flowering to encourage new growth.
• Propagation: Stem cuttings taken during the growing season.

✨ A Rosette in the Sky

In the quiet of a winter garden, Aeonium arboreum stands like a series of green suns held aloft. It is both structured and whimsical—a living sculpture that shifts with the seasons, rewarding patient gardeners with a spectacular show.