Aeonium dodrantale

Aeonium dodrantale is a unique succulent species, traditionally given the common name Greenovia or Mountain Rose succulent. It is native to the Canary Islands. This well-branching, clumping species has remarkably dense, tightly-packed, cupped, lime green leaves. Yellow flowers emerge from the rosette centers on stems up to 10″ tall. The rosettes will close tight during the dry season, often exhibiting a shape that is reminiscent of adorable tea cups. This mechanism helps them to avoid water loss. Provide a regular potting mix amended with perlite. Unlike most succulents, Aeoniums like slightly more moisture during their active growth period, which is in the winter to spring months. In their native Mediterranean climate, these plants grow in a mild range of temperatures from 65-75°F, in a damp environment. Therefore, a cactus/succulent soil mix may dry out too often. Overwatering is an issue as well, causing root rot, so make sure the only water after the top of the soil is dry. Aeoniums go dormant in the hot summer months, so stop watering your plant then. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!