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

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