Aeonium Arboreum Tree Aeonium
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Aeonium Arboreum has its origin in Atlantic Islands and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This popular succulent plant features lovely rosettes of shiny green leaves and has a common name “Tree Aeonium”. It can grow up to 3 feet in height and often goes into dormancy in the summer months.
Growth Rate
This attractive succulent has a fast growth rate and quickly covers the length of its pot.
Flowering
Aeonium Arboreum blooms in a bright yellow color throughout the winter and spring.
Watering
These plants should be watered only when the soil becomes dry. Water them keeping in mind the climate they are growing in.
Soil
Tree Aeonium plant needs well-draining soil to stay healthy. Using a cactus potting mix works the best for this succulent.
Hardiness
This variety belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 to 11. As these plants are not very frost tolerant, they cannot survive in temperatures less than 30° F (-1.1° C).
Light
Aeoniums need partial shade and are easy to take care of. However, they can also take full sun for a short period.
Propagation
These succulent plants can be best propagated from stem cuttings.
Aeonium Arboreum “Tree Aeonium” is an evergreen flowering plant that will look pretty in any garden environment.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Winter or spring |
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Common Name | Tree aeonium |
Dormancy | Summer |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Flower | Yellow |
Frost Tolerance | -1.1° C |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9 – 11 |
Height | 3 feet |
Origin | Atlantic islands |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Aeonium Arboreum |
Shape | Rosette/treelike |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |