Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

10a-12

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Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' plant details

Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - 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 'Mardi Gras'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

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

Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' is a stunning variegated succulent with new foliage emerging white to creamy yellow and green soon flushing with tones of hot pink and burgundy especially in full sun. Plants develop trunks that can occasionally branch. Bring indoors to a bright windowsill in winter for a striking houseplant. Aeonium may be provided as cuttings for mail order customers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Tricolor foliage...rose-red/cream/green...intensity of color changes with cooler temperatures. Grows to 12". Pinch back for a bushy habit.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' plant

How to Grow Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- red
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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