Scientific Name
Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum (W.A. Nicholson) A.Berger
Common Name(s)
Purple Rose, Purple Aeonium
Synonym(s)
Aeonium atropurpureum, Aeonium arboreum f. atropurpureum, Aeonium manriqueorum f. atropurpureum
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Aeonieae
Genus: Aeonium
Description
Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum is a striking succulent with branched stems and rosettes of dark-purple leaves formed at the ends of the stems. It grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. Flowers are bright yellow, star-shaped, and appear in large pyramidal panicles in spring.
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, it prefers light, porous soil as long as they're well-drained. 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
This variety is native to Gran Canaria Island in the Canary Islands.
Links
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