Aeonium: Care for the Tree Succulent with Giant Rosettes
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium arboreum care: tree succulent from the Canary Islands with large rosettes. Full sun, sandy soil, ideal in pots and rockeries.
Characteristics
Aeonium arboreum is a tree succulent native to the Canary Islands, recognised by its large rosettes of fleshy leaves at the top of woody stems. It grows in full sun on sandy well-drained soil with infrequent watering. Famous varieties like ‘Schwarzkopf’ have almost black leaves and are highly decorative.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: sabbioso drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
