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Aeonium x mascaense

Also Known As

  • Aeonium mascaense

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Aeonium x mascaense plant details

Aeonium x mascaense is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse, chocolate and variegated foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 x mascaense

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, chocolate and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium x mascaense

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cute little Aeonium, this guy’s rosettes get to be only 1” to ½” wide, but it is multi-branching so there are many rosettes that form a nice lime green mound about 2’ across & 12-18” tall. The leaves have a strong red stripe down the middle & are rather thick & pinchable. The bloom is a greenish white & occur in clusters about 4” across. Found growing in Masca, Tenerife. It is thought by some to be a cross between A. haworthii & A. edifolium. Can handle salt spray, drought & neglect. Makes a good little groundcover & can even be used as a fire break plant if you live in fire prone areas. Could be very cute popping out of a rock wall!

Gardening facts about Aeonium x mascaense plant

How to Grow Aeonium x mascaense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • 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

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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