Are you a succulent enthusiast looking for something unique and eye-catching to add to your collection? Look no further than a beautiful succulent known as Aeonium 'Mardi Gras', an adorable member of the Aeonium genus!
Plus, with its beautiful whitish flowers that bloom through spring to summer, this plant is sure to turn heads and add drama to any space.
This branched Mardi Gras succulent boasts narrow, pointed rosettes of leaves that grow up to 2 feet wide, making it a real showstopper in any landscape. And to add to its beauty, this succulent is surprisingly easy to care for and can even thrive in less-than-ideal conditions.
Depending on the plant's variety, the leaves can range in color from light green to dark green with bright red edges. The vibrantly colored leaves of this succulent are thick, and fleshy, and grow in clusters on long stems. Although they can be used in landscaping, they are typically grown as indoor plants due to their low maintenance requirements and ease of care.
It requires only full sun, partial shade, and minimal watering to thrive. These adorable succulents can grow up to 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide, prefer a soil mixture with specialized succulent potting soil that is well-drained. Not only that, but it also thrives in very dry conditions and needs little maintenance.
So, let's get started and discover why 'Mardi Gras' Aeonium is such a beloved houseplant!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring - summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' |
| Common Name | Mardi Gras aeonium |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, Yellow |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Canary Islands |
| Plant Type | Perennial Succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Variegated leaves, star-shaped flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring - summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' |
| Common Name | Mardi Gras aeonium |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, Yellow |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Canary Islands |
| Plant Type | Perennial Succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Variegated leaves, star-shaped flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Are you a succulent enthusiast looking for something unique and eye-catching to add to your collection? Look no further than a beautiful succulent known as Aeonium 'Mardi Gras', an adorable member of the Aeonium genus!
Plus, with its beautiful whitish flowers that bloom through spring to summer, this plant is sure to turn heads and add drama to any space.
This branched Mardi Gras succulent boasts narrow, pointed rosettes of leaves that grow up to 2 feet wide, making it a real showstopper in any landscape. And to add to its beauty, this succulent is surprisingly easy to care for and can even thrive in less-than-ideal conditions.
Depending on the plant's variety, the leaves can range in color from light green to dark green with bright red edges. The vibrantly colored leaves of this succulent are thick, and fleshy, and grow in clusters on long stems. Although they can be used in landscaping, they are typically grown as indoor plants due to their low maintenance requirements and ease of care.
It requires only full sun, partial shade, and minimal watering to thrive. These adorable succulents can grow up to 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide, prefer a soil mixture with specialized succulent potting soil that is well-drained. Not only that, but it also thrives in very dry conditions and needs little maintenance.
So, let's get started and discover why 'Mardi Gras' Aeonium is such a beloved houseplant!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring - summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' |
| Common Name | Mardi Gras aeonium |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, Yellow |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Canary Islands |
| Plant Type | Perennial Succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Variegated leaves, star-shaped flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring - summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' |
| Common Name | Mardi Gras aeonium |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, Yellow |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall, 6 in. wide |
| Native Area | Canary Islands |
| Plant Type | Perennial Succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistance, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil |
| Special Features | Variegated leaves, star-shaped flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
