Tree aeonium
Aeonium arboreum · Family Crassulaceae
Also known as: aeonium, tree houseleek, irish rose
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A sunny windowsill, or the patio from late spring to autumn.
Light
Full sun. Dark varieties turn green in too little light.
Watering
Water when the compost is dry. It grows mainly in the cooler months.
About the plant
The tree aeonium forms rosettes at the tips of branching stems, like little trees. Some varieties have almost black leaves. It grows in the cooler part of the year and slows down in the heat.
Origin
Native to the Canary Islands, where it grows on rocky, sunny slopes.
What it likes
- Full sun or lots of light
- Mild temperatures
- Free-draining compost
What it dislikes
- Extreme heat
- Soggy compost
- Cold with frost
Did you know?
In the summer heat, the rosettes close up to reduce water loss and go dormant.
