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Aeonium decorum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10"-16"
- W: 12"-20"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Aeonium decorum plant details
Aeonium decorum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - 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 decorum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium decorum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Aeonium decorum
By: Winifried Bruenken
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How to Grow Aeonium decorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aeonium for your garden
aka Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Nigrum', Aeonium manriqueorum 'Schwartzkopf', Black Aeonium
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-48"
Width: 8"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium davidbramwellii 'Sunburst', Aeonium decorum 'Sunburst', Aeonium decorum 'Tricolor', Copper Pinwheel
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Sempervivum simsii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium goochiae 'Ballerina'
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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