What is Aeonium?
Aeonium is a genus of plants that is part of the Crassulalae family. It consists of several permanent and several two -year -old species that come from the Canary Islands and parts of Central Africa. These species have succulent leaves that are arranged in a circular pattern. Most Aeonia species are active at moderate temperatures and is slightly sleeping during the summer.
It is relatively easy to cultivate the species Aeonia in pots and containers. Regular watering soil provides sufficient water retention and nutrients for growing Aeonia plants. They do not require fertilizers, but require frequent watering, especially in hot weather. These plants should not be placed in direct sunlight, so avoid window parasos and terraces with sun exposure. The leaves usually turn and disappear in color if they are exposed to direct sunlight. This genus of plants cannot tolerate freezing and generally requires seasonal Rainfall, heavy in winter and summer rare. The soil cannot be too acidic or alkaline and should not be purely clay.Strongly water -held soil can develop a sponge that spreads to the plants. In addition, pests such as slugs and grasshoppers can feed the species Aeonia.
Most of the water absorbed succulents are placed in the stems and leaves of the plant. The roots are generally similar to hair and are prone to drying. Many plants in this family develop air roots that range from the stem. The leaves are linked to the stem with a fibrous material. This produces a line around the stem when the leaf is withdrawn, unlike related succulents that leave the wildness in the stem when the leaf is torn.
Aeonium arboreum is a commonly grown species in the United States. It is characterized by light green succulent leaves arranged in medium -sized rosettes. The plant has several branches that can reach a height of six feet (about 1.8 m), before the drop and eventually tear under the weight of the rosette. These branches are usually planted in a busta bitch or in a container.
Aeonium Canariense is a less common species and generally occurs in specialized kindergartens. It has no branches and the leaves hatch directly from the small stem, very close to the ground. The rosettes are very large, reaching a diameter of 2 feet (about 61 cm) and the leaves are light green, while the edges become pink with age.