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Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea'

Also Known As

  • Greenovia diplocycla var. gigantea

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea' plant details

Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 diplocyclum 'Gigantea'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea'

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

We are so excited this year to be able to offer a large selection of very rare Canary Island succulents, all of which thrive in our coastal California climate. Propagated from seed, they’ll only be available once during the year – so get ‘em while they’re hot! Almost too pretty to be real, G. diplocycla var. gigantea forms spiraling rosettes of soft bluish-green rounded leaves about 18” across – huge in the world of Greenovias. Under drought conditions, the leaves close into a tight, cool looking ball. It can take years to bloom (when it’s topped by a large inflorescence of yellow flowers) & it does die afterward, but that’s no problem as it will have already created offsets for your future enjoyment. Native to lava cliffs, it loves well-drained soil, a bit of compost & afternoon shade. Nice in containers too! Deer resistant!

Gardening facts about Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea' plant

How to Grow Aeonium diplocyclum 'Gigantea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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