Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' is a low-growing hybrid that handles full sun well and displays gorgeous colors before going dormant in summer.
Scientific Name
Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Aeonieae
Genus: Aeonium
Description
Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' is a low-growing succulent with rosettes that develop offsets easily, forming a dense clump or a large group of plants across the ground. Although lovely lime green for most of the year, the leaves are particularly vibrant at the end of the spring, turning shades of red and orange at the tips.
Flowering has not been observed to date.
Origin
Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' is thought to be a hybrid of Aeonium cuneatum.
How to Grow and Care for Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet'
Light: Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' thrives in full sun to partial shade, but in summer, light shade may be necessary, especially during the hotter afternoon hours. When growing indoors, ensure it receives as much bright indirect light as possible to prevent the plant from becoming leggy and stretched.
Soil: Unlike most succulents, this plant requires a sandy loam or regular potting soil amended with perlite. Avoid placing it in premade soil mixes designed for succulents since it needs more moisture than they typically provide.
Temperature: Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' does not like hot or dry weather, so it may go dormant in summer. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: Water the plant thoroughly in spring and fall, allowing the soil to dry before watering again. During the winter, water it more sparingly. While this plant requires more water than most succulents, too much moisture can lead to root rot. During its dormancy in summer, stop watering except in arid conditions.
Fertilizing: To promote healthy growth, apply a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength. Feed only during the growing season.
Repotting: If growing Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' in a container, repot it every two to three years during the spring. Choose a container with drainage holes to prevent root rot.
Propagation: This plant is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. Take cuttings during the growing season and allow the cut end to dry for several days before planting.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Aeonium.
Toxicity of Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet'
Aeonium 'Emerald Carpet' is considered non-toxic, so it is safe for growing around children and pets.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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