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Aeonium leucoblepharum (Aeonium leucoblepharum)

Aeonium leucoblepharum is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, forming rosettes of green leaves with red margins, ideal for pots and gardens.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal.

Watering

Water when soil is dry to the touch, reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix. A gritty substrate with perlite or sand is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Water when soil is dry to the touch, reduce in winter.

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix. A gritty substrate with perlite or sand is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Aeonium chrysanthum (Hochst. ex Britten) A.Berger
Echeveria abyssinica W.Bull
Sempervivum chrysanthum Hochst. ex Britten
Sempervivum leucoblepharum (Webb ex A.Rich.) Hutch. & E.A.Bruce
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusAeonium
  • speciesAeonium leucoblepharum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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