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    Aeonium ciliatum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aeonium ciliatum plant details

    Aeonium ciliatum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium ciliatum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: architectural, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium ciliatum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Curiously, Dr. Seuss like, this exceptionally rare, true species Aeonium forms a tall trunk to 6’ tall or more topped by its foliar rosette up to 20” across if grown in a shady condition. Architectural & statuesque it’s quite a standout from its Aeonium relatives. Beautiful of leaf, the stalks are quite the fab feature, ashen in color & elegantly marked with spiraling dark brown leaf scars. With more sun or full sun (along the cooler coast) it will grow shorter producing lower side branches & more reddish leaf margins. Easy to grow-just provide well drained soil, some nutrients & occasional Summer water for best show. It also has very showy large domed inflorescence of pure white flowers. From Tenerife.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aeonium ciliatum plant

    How to Grow Aeonium ciliatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Aeonium 'Zwartkop'

    aka Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Nigrum', Aeonium manriqueorum 'Schwartzkopf', Black Aeonium

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 8"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aeonium 'Zwartkop' foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Aeonium 'Sunburst'

    aka Aeonium davidbramwellii 'Sunburst', Aeonium decorum 'Sunburst', Aeonium decorum 'Tricolor', Copper Pinwheel

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aeonium 'Sunburst' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Aeonium 'Salad Bowl'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aeonium 'Salad Bowl' foliage by plant lust
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    Aeonium simsii

    aka Sempervivum simsii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aeonium simsii close-up, foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Aeonium 'White Fringe'

    aka Aeonium goochiae 'Ballerina'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aeonium 'White Fringe' foliage by Kara Nursery
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