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Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy, dark red rosette leaves, in sunlight, growing in a pebble-filled pot.
Aeonium Medusa, a red Canary Islands succulent with glossy deep red leaves and a green center, in a pot of light gravel outdoors.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy green leaves edged in red, sunlit, with greenery and wooden planks in the background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy red and green rosette leaves, growing outdoors in sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with broad, pointed green and deep red variegated leaves in a rosette, highlighted by sunlight.
Top-down view of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with red and green leaves arranged symmetrically on light pebbles.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, glossy green leaves fading to deep pink edges, shown against a softly blurred green background.
Aeonium medusa succulent with green-centered, red-tipped leaves in sunlight on weathered wood, next to small green plants.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with thick, glossy green and red rosette leaves, sunlit against a soft, blurred background.
Aeonium medusa succulent with dark red leaves and a green center in sunlight, displayed on wood among other colorful garden succulents.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, featuring glossy green and red rosette leaves on a wooden surface with a plain white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy burgundy leaves and green centers, displayed on wood against a white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy green centers and deep reddish-purple edged leaves, sunlit outdoors.
Aeonium medusa succulent with broad leaves, green centers and red edges, in a small orange pot outdoors in bright sunlight.
A close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, with green centers and reddish-purple edges, displayed on a wooden ledge in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with a green center in a square green pot filled with tan and gray rocks, against blurred wood background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a variegated succulent with red leaves and green center in a square pot with tan pebbles on wood.
Aeonium medusa, a dark red rosette-shaped succulent, in a small square pot with light brown pebbles against a blurred garden background.
A hand holds a small green pot with Aeonium medusa succulent in light brown gravel, shown outdoors with a softly blurred background.
Red Aeonium Medusa with dark tips in a square green pot filled with light gravel, against a blurred background of greenery and wood.
Top view of Aeonium medusa, a succulent with a green center, in a square pot of tan and gray rocks on a wooden surface.
Aeonium medusa succulent with dark glossy red rosette leaves in a square green pot, topped with tan and gray decorative rocks.
A hand holds a small pot of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with deep red rosette leaves planted in light brown gravel.
A hand holds a small pot with an Aeonium medusa succulent in light pebbles, with a blurred outdoor green and brown background.
Aeonium medusa, a dark red succulent from the Canary Islands, in a square green pot with tan rocks outdoors in sunlight and greenery.
A hand holds a small square pot with Aeonium medusa succulent in light pebbles, set against a blurred green and earthy background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with glossy red-green leaves, outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with dark red rosette leaves and a green center, displayed in a pot over light pebbles.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with deep red, glossy pointed leaves around a green center against a softly blurred sandy background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy, dark red leaves radiating from the center in tan gravel, sunlit and vibrant.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy dark red leaves and green center, shown outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with thick, glossy red and green-edged leaves. Sunlit, earthy garden foliage blurred behind.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a variegated succulent with deep red and green-edged rosette leaves on pale pebbles and white background.
Aeonium medusa with glossy, pointed red leaves in a black pot of light pebbles, shown against a white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa red succulent in a pot with small pebbles, glossy leaves fanning outward. Blurred green-yellow background.
Close-up of an Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy dark red rosette leaves, in a pot of light gravel, in front of a sandy backdrop.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy, dark red rosette leaves, in sunlight, growing in a pebble-filled pot.
Aeonium Medusa, a red Canary Islands succulent with glossy deep red leaves and a green center, in a pot of light gravel outdoors.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy green leaves edged in red, sunlit, with greenery and wooden planks in the background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy red and green rosette leaves, growing outdoors in sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with broad, pointed green and deep red variegated leaves in a rosette, highlighted by sunlight.
Top-down view of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with red and green leaves arranged symmetrically on light pebbles.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, glossy green leaves fading to deep pink edges, shown against a softly blurred green background.
Aeonium medusa succulent with green-centered, red-tipped leaves in sunlight on weathered wood, next to small green plants.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with thick, glossy green and red rosette leaves, sunlit against a soft, blurred background.
Aeonium medusa succulent with dark red leaves and a green center in sunlight, displayed on wood among other colorful garden succulents.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, featuring glossy green and red rosette leaves on a wooden surface with a plain white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy burgundy leaves and green centers, displayed on wood against a white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy green centers and deep reddish-purple edged leaves, sunlit outdoors.
Aeonium medusa succulent with broad leaves, green centers and red edges, in a small orange pot outdoors in bright sunlight.
A close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent, with green centers and reddish-purple edges, displayed on a wooden ledge in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with a green center in a square green pot filled with tan and gray rocks, against blurred wood background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a variegated succulent with red leaves and green center in a square pot with tan pebbles on wood.
Aeonium medusa, a dark red rosette-shaped succulent, in a small square pot with light brown pebbles against a blurred garden background.
A hand holds a small green pot with Aeonium medusa succulent in light brown gravel, shown outdoors with a softly blurred background.
Red Aeonium Medusa with dark tips in a square green pot filled with light gravel, against a blurred background of greenery and wood.
Top view of Aeonium medusa, a succulent with a green center, in a square pot of tan and gray rocks on a wooden surface.
Aeonium medusa succulent with dark glossy red rosette leaves in a square green pot, topped with tan and gray decorative rocks.
A hand holds a small pot of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with deep red rosette leaves planted in light brown gravel.
A hand holds a small pot with an Aeonium medusa succulent in light pebbles, with a blurred outdoor green and brown background.
Aeonium medusa, a dark red succulent from the Canary Islands, in a square green pot with tan rocks outdoors in sunlight and greenery.
A hand holds a small square pot with Aeonium medusa succulent in light pebbles, set against a blurred green and earthy background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a Canary Islands succulent with glossy red-green leaves, outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with dark red rosette leaves and a green center, displayed in a pot over light pebbles.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with deep red, glossy pointed leaves around a green center against a softly blurred sandy background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy, dark red leaves radiating from the center in tan gravel, sunlit and vibrant.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy dark red leaves and green center, shown outdoors on gravel in bright sunlight.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa succulent with thick, glossy red and green-edged leaves. Sunlit, earthy garden foliage blurred behind.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa, a variegated succulent with deep red and green-edged rosette leaves on pale pebbles and white background.
Aeonium medusa with glossy, pointed red leaves in a black pot of light pebbles, shown against a white background.
Close-up of Aeonium medusa red succulent in a pot with small pebbles, glossy leaves fanning outward. Blurred green-yellow background.
Close-up of an Aeonium medusa succulent with glossy dark red rosette leaves, in a pot of light gravel, in front of a sandy backdrop.

Introducing the Aeonium Medusa, which is a vibrant succulent that belongs to the Aeonium genus. It gets its name from the way its long, narrow leaves spiral out from the center, resembling the writhing snakes of Medusa's hair.  

Native to the Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife and La Gomera, provides the perfect climate for this succulent to thrive. With its origins in a warm and dry environment, it has adapted to withstand periods of drought. Aeonium 'Medusa' is a stunning succulent with variegated spoon-shaped leaves, growing up to 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide.  

Aeonium medusa succulent with green and purple rosette leaves, potted on pebbles, displayed among other succulents in terracotta pots.

The color of Aeonium medusa leaves varies according to the season and sun exposure, ranging from creamy with a green central band to intense red with a deep burgundy to nearly black central band.

From a young age, it offsets freely and forms a visually appealing clump.

The Aeonium medusa flowers bloom in spring and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers atop tall, erect stems.

The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a touch of beauty to the plant's overall appearance. To encourage flowering fertilize your succulent once a year in the spring.

When it comes to Aeonium medusa care, it prefers well-draining soil, so it's important to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water the plant thoroughly but be cautious not to overwater as it can lead to root rot. This Aeonium medusa succulent thrives in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much intense sunlight may cause the leaves to burn. Finding a balance between light and shade is key to keeping the plant healthy. 

When grown indoors, the Aeonium Medusa prefers temperatures between 60 to 75°F. It needs protection from frost but can withstand slightly lower temperatures. For outdoor cultivation, it is best suited for USDA zones 9 to 11. In colder regions, it is recommended to grow it as a houseplant or in containers that can be brought indoors during the winter. 

Medusa aeonium goes dormant in the summer months and is completely non-toxic to both humans and pets. We think you will love this plant – order your very own Aeonium medusa for sale today and start enjoying its beauty in no time! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

24 in. tall--36 in. wide

Plant Type

Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance--mild frost tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Introducing the Aeonium Medusa, which is a vibrant succulent that belongs to the Aeonium genus. It gets its name from the way its long, narrow leaves spiral out from the center, resembling the writhing snakes of Medusa's hair.  

Native to the Canary Islands, specifically Tenerife and La Gomera, provides the perfect climate for this succulent to thrive. With its origins in a warm and dry environment, it has adapted to withstand periods of drought. Aeonium 'Medusa' is a stunning succulent with variegated spoon-shaped leaves, growing up to 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide.  

Aeonium medusa succulent with green and purple rosette leaves, potted on pebbles, displayed among other succulents in terracotta pots.

The color of Aeonium medusa leaves varies according to the season and sun exposure, ranging from creamy with a green central band to intense red with a deep burgundy to nearly black central band.

From a young age, it offsets freely and forms a visually appealing clump.

The Aeonium medusa flowers bloom in spring and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers atop tall, erect stems.

The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a touch of beauty to the plant's overall appearance. To encourage flowering fertilize your succulent once a year in the spring.

When it comes to Aeonium medusa care, it prefers well-draining soil, so it's important to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water the plant thoroughly but be cautious not to overwater as it can lead to root rot. This Aeonium medusa succulent thrives in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much intense sunlight may cause the leaves to burn. Finding a balance between light and shade is key to keeping the plant healthy. 

When grown indoors, the Aeonium Medusa prefers temperatures between 60 to 75°F. It needs protection from frost but can withstand slightly lower temperatures. For outdoor cultivation, it is best suited for USDA zones 9 to 11. In colder regions, it is recommended to grow it as a houseplant or in containers that can be brought indoors during the winter. 

Medusa aeonium goes dormant in the summer months and is completely non-toxic to both humans and pets. We think you will love this plant – order your very own Aeonium medusa for sale today and start enjoying its beauty in no time! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

24 in. tall--36 in. wide

Plant Type

Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance--mild frost tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring
Botanical Name Aeonium Medusa
Dormancy Summer
Family Crassulaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Genus Aeonium
Growth Habit Rosette
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 24 in. tall, 36 in. wide
Native Area Canary Islands
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized succulents potting soil
Special Features Easy to care for plant
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for Humans, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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