Aeonium saundersii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

9a-12

Aeonium saundersii plant details

Aeonium saundersii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 saundersii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium saundersii

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

Stress can cause dramatic changes in people, & in plants too! This new to cultivation species does something particularly nice when faced with drought – its normally green leaves darken & bronze, & it closes its rosettes into tiny “fists”, exposing the bare stems & changing the plant’s entire appearance! Native to the island of La Gomera, where it is limited to only a few populations, this species is endangered & rare. The silver-dollar sized rosettes are covered in velvet, & are highly branched. Grows under 10” tall, but it’s exact dimensions when mature are unknown. Bloom time is in Spring, & the lemon yellow flowers are produced singly. Like most Aeoniums it can be grown in both sun & part shade, in a variety of soils, & is very tolerant of drought & neglect.

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Gardening facts about Aeonium saundersii plant

How to Grow Aeonium saundersii

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
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

Landscape groups by tags

family: Crassulaceae

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