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Aeonium undulatum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aeonium undulatum plant details

Aeonium undulatum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer 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 undulatum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium undulatum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a nifty Aeonium from the Canary Islands. It grows to 3’ tall on a single stalk. The rosettes are about 8” across and a nice bright glossy green. The leaves have a slight undulation to them, which makes the heads that much more ornamental. The bloom is dark yellow and forms out of the center of the rosette into a large cone. Looks great planted in groups or popping out of something low growing. Give it shade in hotter areas.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Aeonium undulatum plant

How to Grow Aeonium undulatum

  • 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
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 12"-48"

Width: 8"-48"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 2"-8"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 9"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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