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Aeonium 'Velour'

Also Known As

Aeonium 'Pastel Velours'
Aeonium arboreum 'Velour'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aeonium 'Velour' plant details

Aeonium 'Velour' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In spring yellow 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 'Velour'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium 'Velour'

USDA Zones: 9b - 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

Aeonium 'Velour' is a bold succulent forming large, rosettes in green and warm burgundy on stems up to two feet tall. It is larger than 'Zwartkop', though not so dark, and smaller than 'Cyclops'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Cannot handle full sun, protect from extreme heat and frost. Light Shade to Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). sun.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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Gardening facts about Aeonium 'Velour' plant

How to Grow Aeonium 'Velour'

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
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Aeonium 'Zwartkop'

aka Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Nigrum', Aeonium manriqueorum 'Schwartzkopf', Black Aeonium