Botanical Name: Aeonium cuneatum
Common Name: Giant aeonium Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, sprawling succulent forming large rosettes of of foliage close to the ground; becomes thick and congested Height to 4' Spread to 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves to 10" long, oblanceolate to cuneate, light green with rosy margins when young; form large ‘dinner plate’ rosettes to 18" across Flowers terminal spikes, golden yellow, to 18" long; in early spring Fruit tiny capsule Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: often used in containers or in succulent gardens; appreciated for large rosettes and flowers; very unique, ‘other-worldly’ appearance to foliage and flowers Landscape Care: Watering prefers occasional deep watering; fairly drought tolerant when well established Fertilizing slow-release in spring Pruning head back long stems if dense plant is desired Pests/Diseases root rot in slow-draining soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Canary Islands Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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