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Aeonium canariense var. subplanum
Also Known As
- Aeonium subplanum
- Sempervivum canariense subsp. latifolium
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aeonium canariense var. subplanum plant details
Aeonium canariense var. subplanum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium canariense var. subplanum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium canariense var. subplanum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Aeonium canariense var. subplanum
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
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- bees
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Aeonium for your garden
aka Aeonium 'Lemon-Lime', Aeonium davalliaeformis 'Starburst'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium davidbramwellii 'Starburst'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Aeonium 'Luteovariegatum'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium dodrentale
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-10"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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