Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum
Green paddle-shaped leaves with burgundy stripes along their margins, atop woody branches. Leaves tint brown with sun. Cones of yellow flowers in spring.
 Altura | 2–5 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 2–3 pies |
 Tolera | Costa, Veranos frescos, Sequía, Tuzas, Macetas, Descuido, Sal, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Aeoniums are from the Canary Islands, making them a carefree plant for Bay Area gardeners. It is natural for aeonium heads to shed lower leaves during summer, becoming smaller and more compact. Once winter rains come the heads expand, adding many new leaves. This summer stress is a wonderful seasonal change in the Mediterranean garden. Once established, most aeoniums will survive in Bay Area gardens without additional water. Water your aeoniums at least once a month during summer and they will look more full and lush. Be sure to let the soil dry between watering or you risk root rot or aphids. | |
 Resiste hasta | 30 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con flores, Roseta, Suculenta, Produce hijuelos, Forma tronco |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Islas Canarias |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 17, 20–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Most aeoniums are monocarpic, meaning that an individual head will die once it flowers, usually replaced by the lower suckers on clumping and branching varieties. This can often be overcome by removing the flower (but leaving the stem that held it) once the flower is past peak bloom. It will take time, but with some luck you'll get new growth along that stem instead of having it die completely.
Aeoniums tend to be brittle, so they should be kept away from high traffic areas where physical damage is a possibility.
When over-fertilized, aeoniums grow lush and soft, attracting aphids.
Interés especial
The sub species holochrysum is ever so slightly different in that it has lighter, greener leaves and a more flat crown. Perhaps its best identifying feature is that the typical species has fuzzy flowers and flower stalks, while holochrysum has smooth flowers and flower stalks.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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