Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum

Also Known As

Aeonium rubrolineatum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-12

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Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum plant details

Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, chocolate and green foliage. In summer orange 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 heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chocolate and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum (which we previously listed as '11') is an intriguing cultivar with green leaves variably streaked with burgundy. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. Grow in fullest sun for best colour. Bring indoors to a bright windowsill in winter for a striking houseplant. Aeonium may be provided as cuttings for mail order customers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands, comes this only recently described, stately & unusual species. Aeonium rubrolineatum is a thick-stemmed plant with long leaves that darken in the sun, reaching an impressive 5’ tall. It can branch from the central stalk, but not so much as to become “shrubby.” Besides its relative hugeness, the flowers are said to be orange – an unusual color for Aeoniums. The flowering inflorescence itself is very dense & conical. All & all, a promising combination of things. Aeoniums are tolerant of many exposures & soil types as long as they don’t get too damp! New to us, & fairly new to cultivation in general. Try it out!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Gardening facts about Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum plant

How to Grow Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum

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
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
- chocolate
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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