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synonyms | Sempervivum x Aeonium |
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height | 6–24in |
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width | 6–24in |
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tolerates | Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Neglect, Wind |
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water needs |
Low – Moderate |
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water info |
Water this plant regularly, when the top two or three inches of soil feel dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it does not run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. In cooler coastal areas, this plant can tolerate surviving on rainfall once established but will hold more foliage with occasional watering in the dry season. This plant has adapted to survive drought by shedding its leaves, and as such if it defoliates during long dry periods you’ve probably pushed it too far. It’s not dead though! Give it a good deep watering and it should come back. |
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hardy to |
20F |
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exposure | Part Sun – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
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fertilizing | All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs |
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origin | Hybrid, Europe and Canary Islands |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
14–H1 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.
