Aeonium canariense

Description

Endemic to the Canary Islands, Aeonium canariense is usually found growing throughout the dry cliffs of Tenerife. Bright green, spoon-shaped, and slightly hairy leaves form a dense rosette. Aeoniums are monocarpic, meaning they die after flowering. The stem from which the inflorescence develops elongates and produces a mass of star-shaped yellow flowers. Following this the stem and rosette then die, but not before the plant has a chance to sprout some new growth lower down.

WATERING

In S/S water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. In A/W allow the soil to dry 100%, water sparingly (every two months or so). In spring, gradually increase watering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a house plant fertiliser every month between April – September.

REPOTTING

Re-pot once per year for the first few years, then every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix, adding additonal drainage mediums such as gravel, pumice or perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.