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    Aeonium spathulatum

    Also Known As

    • Aeonium spathulatum var. cruentum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

    Aeonium spathulatum plant details

    Aeonium spathulatum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 spathulatum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium spathulatum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I grew this plant in the tiniest pot I had for years and loved watching the rosettes close up into little spheres during stress and drought. Does this sound sadistic? I certainly didn't mean it to be! This species responds to the stress of drought by tightening its rosettes so that little water is lost during the hottest, driest parts of the year. How efficient and fascinating! In sun, this rare succulent makes a rainbow-hued rounded shrub to 2' or more high and wide. In shade, the plant is greener, but is still a lovely subject. Size is easily controlled by putting the plant into a small pot, as I did. Profuse yellow flowers atop red stems appear in late Spring. From the Canary Islands!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aeonium spathulatum plant

    How to Grow Aeonium spathulatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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