Scientific Name
Aeonium arboreum 'Starburst'
Origin
Originating from the Mediterranean, namely North Africa and the Canary Islands
Description
This Aeonium's bold colouring makes it stand out whether growing wild in the Canaries or tame on your windowsill!
Light
Needs lots of bright light! This plant will love your sunniest window; if in doubt, choose a South- or West-facing window ledge.
Water
Adapted to the driest parts of the Mediterranean, this plant likes its soil to totally dry out between waters. Make sure not to water too frequently; this plant prefers drought to flood.
Humidity
This plant is adapted to arid areas so likes dry air and doesn't need it to be humid. A hose down to dust it is fine as long as it can totally dry out afterwards.
Soil
A well-draining mix, with components like sand and grit, will help this plant's roots to not get soggy! A mix designed for cacti or succulents like this one would be ideal. Repot every 3-4 years as the plant grows.
Food
Feed every three to four months throughout the year; a specific cactus feed will have the perfect balance of nutrients, though a general houseplant feed will be fine too.
Temperature
Ideally likes temperatures of 16-30°C; make sure it doesn't drop below 5°C in winter. This plant can be grown outdoors above 5°C!
Pet-safe
Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!
Sprouts Top Tips
Aeoniums may die after flowering; you can take stem cuttings to avoid losing your plant in this case. The key with caring for this one is making sure you don't overwater; let the soil totally dry out between watering! Rapidly yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering to look out for. If you notice the stem going woody, that's fine- this is just your plant maturing.
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Had to grab this one as the pastel green was so pretty. There is a water resivour at the bottom to stop plants sitting in water so its perfect for orchids but at the moment I'm using it for another plant.
Wanted one of these for ages so I had to jump at the size and price of this plant. Stunning large leaves and has already grown loads
Lovely little plant beautifully packaged. Arrived in perfect condition at a great price. Thank you so much :)