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Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Aeonium 'Suncup'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata' plant details

Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rare, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aeonium castello-paivae is a dwarf, branching, succulent forming cute mounds of rosettes on woody stems. 'Variegata' offers variably variegated foliage with stripes, speckles, and streaks of ivory white. Every leaf and every rosette is different. Aeonium
Sedum relative with succulent rosettes, in pale green splashed with white, forming compact clumps to 1' tall and wide. Excellent as a container plant that can be brought inside if temperatures fall below the upper 20s °F or in the garden anywhere temperatures don't allow plants to freeze. Full to part sun with occasional summer water. Frost hardy to mid USDA zone 9.

Gardening facts about Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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