Aeonium Succulents are very beautiful, unique, and very popular in the succulent world. Aeonium succulents a very easy to grow and care for as well. You can grow aeoniums indoors or outdoors, just you must make sure they get enough sunlight and water. Aeonium succulents are very pretty because of their bright colors. They get very bright beautiful colors because of the amount of sunlight they get.
Aeonium succulents are native to the Canary Islands, and there are about 35 different aeonium succulents for sale out there. They can grow to be very large especially when grown outdoors because of the amount of growth space.
The amazing thing about aeonium succulents is that they are so unique, they all have their own different colors, shapes, and sizes. Some will grow to be very large and some will grow to be smaller. They are very well known for their amazing bright colors that stand out so much. Any aeonium succulent you get will look absolutely amazing in your garden or house!
Aeonium Grow and Care Guide
Watering:
Aeonium succulents love a good amount of water, but you must be careful that you don't give them too much water. If you give them too much water then there's a very high chance that root rot may occur. You should only water these succulents 1-3 days a week, depending on how hot it is and hot they succulent looks. If you are growing them outdoors during the summer then I would water them 3 days a week and that's it. If you are growing them indoors then only water them 1-2 days a week.
Also water them based on how they look. If their leaves start to curl up or get dry then you should water them. Be very careful watering these succulents especially outdoors. If you get their leaves wet then the hot sun will fry the delicate leaves and they will start to show burn marks on them. Make sure you water them at the stem in the soil and do not hit the leaves!
Soil:
You must make sure you are using fast/well draining succulent soil. Fast/well draining succulent soil is very important for aeonium succulents. It will help keep the soil as dry as possible, helping prevent root rot. Root rot is very dangerous, and without fast/well draining succulent soil there's a very high chance the succulents will experience root rot.
Light:
Aeoniums can be grown in full sun and also partial shade. Just make sure they don't get too much sun because too much sun will cause a sunburn. If they also get too much shade then the process of etiolation may occur. Just make sure they are given at least 5 hours of sunlight/light every single day.
Temperature:
You can grow aeonium succulents indoors or outdoors in any location. However, these succulents aren't cold hardy, so don't even bother to grown them outdoors during freezing temperatures. If it gets under 30 degrees in your location then it's best to move these succulents indoors for the winter.
FAQs
Question 1: Do Aeoniums like full sun?
Provide your outdoor aeonium withfull sun to partial shade. Aeonium plants generally thrive in warm weather with lots of direct sunlight. Keep in mind that part shade might be necessary during especially hot summers, or if you are planting in desert conditions.
Question 2: Can Aeoniums grow in shade?
Aeonium urbicum (saucer plant): A succulent that does well in partial shade as well as sun. Pink flowers emerge late winter/early spring. Featuring green leaves with reddish tips, this one can climb to 6 feet, with a pyramidal inflorescence that can tack on another 3 feet, and plenty wide too.
Question 3: Do you water Aeoniums in winter?
Aeoniums don't need too much watering in winter. Test the soil first to make sure it is dry and then water the plants. If you do it every day, the extra moisture could cause the root rot. You can grow these succulents both indoors and in a garden.
Question 4: Can succulents survive winter?
The answer is yes. Succulents are often known as drought-tolerant plants but some of them can also tolerate frost. They thrive in cold, snowy weather and the extreme temperature even brings out their gorgeous and vibrant colors.
Question 5: When should I repot aeonium?
Succulents are so easy to maintain and are able to survive prolonged drought because they store moisture in their fleshy stems, roots, and leaves. A general rule of thumb is to repot succulents every two years to provide more room and fresh fertile soil.
