Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum - Purple Rose

Scientific Name

Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum (W.A. Nicholson) A.Berger

Common Names

Purple Rose, Purple Aeonium

Synonyms

Aeonium atropurpureum, Aeonium arboreum f. atropurpureum, Aeonium manriqueorum f. atropurpureum

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Aeonium

Description

Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum is a striking dark-purple succulent which forms branched stems up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. Rosettes are formed at the ends of the stems. Yellow flowers form long clusters in the summer.

Photo via terrain.net.nz (by Phil Bendle)

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 a variety of 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…. – See more at: How to Grow and Care for a Tree Aeonium (Aeonium arboreum)

Cultural problems can cause massive damage to Black Rose plants, including leaf loss. Soggy soil and over-watering are perhaps the most common and serious cultural issues for Black Rose plants because too much water will drown the roots and may lead to root rot, particularly during cold weather… – See more at: Why Are Leaves Falling Off My Black Rose?