Aeonium 'Yan Ning' is a vigorous grower and a highly attractive addition to any collection of succulents.
Scientific Name
Aeonium 'Yan Ning'
Synonym(s)
Aeonium 'Yanning'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Aeonieae
Genus: Aeonium
Origin
This succulent is a new introduction from Asia. The parentage is unknown.
Description
Aeonium 'Yan Ning' is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of mottled green leaves with an outer banding of white. As it grows, it offsets freely and forms a dense clump. The leaves are spoon-shaped with soft, pointed tips and ciliate margins. During the summer, the outer portion of the leaves takes on a pale cream color and light shades of yellow and pink, which enhance its beauty.
Flowering has not been observed to date.
How to Grow and Care for Aeonium 'Yan Ning'
Light: Aeonium 'Yan Ning' 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 'Yan Ning' 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. Although 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 stimulate growth and improve the plant's appearance, apply a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength only during the growing season.
Repotting: If growing Aeonium 'Yan Ning' 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 'Yan Ning'
Aeonium 'Yan Ning' is considered non-toxic, so growing around children and pets is safe.
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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