Scientific Name
Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum (Svent.) H.Y.Liu
Synonym(s)
Aeonium rubrolineatum
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Aeonieae
Genus: Aeonium
Description
Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum is a thick-stemmed succulent plant with long leaves that darken in the sun. It grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and can branch from the central stalk, but not so much as to become shrubby. Leaves are mostly green and lush during the winter months, and then as the weather warms and they receive more light, they turn a brownish-yellow color with maroon stripes and markings on each leaf. Orange flowers form long clusters in the summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Tree Aeonium grows best in full sun during the cooler months and when grown in coastal areas. When grown inland or during the summer, provide this succulent with afternoon or partial shade. Avoid placing Tree Aeoniums in sites with western sun exposures.
Though Tree Aeoniums tolerate various soil types, as long as they're well-drained, it prefers light, porous soil. You may want to amend your planting site with sand and limestone chips. For container gardening, plant Tree Aeonium in a moderately moist medium with excellent drainage.
This drought-tolerant plant hates water around its roots, so be careful to avoid excessive watering. In the wild, these succulents go dormant in summer, so water sparingly during the hotter months, allowing plants to dry out between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to once per month.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for a Tree Aeonium (Aeonium arboreum).
Origin
Aeonium arboreum var. rubrolineatum is native to La Gomera Island in the Canary Islands.
Links
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