A tender, evergreen, upright succulent which can reach up to 1.5m high. Thick stems are topped with rosettes of green leaves that may become orange-tinted with reddish-brown stripes and markings under intense summer light. Long clusters of small, pale orange flowers may be produced in summer
1-1.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in pots of peat-free, loam-based compost with added extra grit. Position in a sunny spot for the best leaf colouration; aeonium will tolerate some shade but the leaves become green. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times during the growing season. In winter move plants to a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in spring or by cuttings of rosettes kept at 18°C and barely moist until rooted
No pruning required
May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil
Generally disease-free