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Aeonium Arboreum

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Aeonium arboreum
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Houseleek Tree and Tree Aeonium
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Sun: Full sun to partial sun

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 9b from 25° F to 30° F (-3.9° C to -1.1° C)

Winter Survival: Winter hardy

Propagation: offsets, cuttings

Flower: in late winter or early spring

Flower Type:

Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: summer

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered


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Basc Care for Aeonium arboreum

Watering

Regular watering period should be every 2 weeks

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means spring and fall. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Houseleek Tree and Tree Aeonium"

Aeonium arboreum needs full sun to partial sun in order to thrive. Aim for 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, and adjust depending on the season and your climate. If you don't have an outdoor spot that receives sufficient light, consider placing your succulent near a south-facing window all year round.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 9b from 25° F to 30° F (-3.9° C to -1.1° C).

Aeonium arboreum is an incredibly resilient winter hardy plant that can survive in freeze conditions. Its thick leaves and stems, deep-rooted roots, and ability to store water all contribute to its ability to stay alive even in the coldest of winters. The roots reach deeper into the soil than most other succulents, allowing them to absorb moisture when the air is dry and cold.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Propagation

One way to propagate Aeonium arboreum is by offsets. Taking an offset from the mother plant and potting it into soil will give you a brand new succulent with minimal effort.

One way to propagate Aeonium arboreum is by cutting

Toxicity

Aeonium arboreum

Aeonium arboreum is generally non-toxic to humans and animals. However, the plant may contain certain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation if it is ingested or comes in contact with skin. Therefore, it is important to keep the plant away from children and pets for safety reasons.

Pests and Diseases

Aeonium arboreum is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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