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Aeonium percarneum


Kiwi Aeonium




Origin:  Native to the Canary Islands.
Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Aeonium
Species
percarneum
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Aldasorea percarnea, Sempervivum percarneum
USDA Hardiness Zone
9b-11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c-H3
Temperature (°C)
-6.7-10
Temperature (°F)
20-50
Spread
30-40 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
This particular succulent is prone to burning so requires part shade with well-drained mix of soil with sand or gravel. Succulents do not tolerate too much water and require the soil to be fully dried in between waterings to prevent root rot.
Shape
Round, succulent form growing 30 cm across.
Growth
Medium
Leaf Description
The greyish, blue-green leaves have red edges that are strongly toothed.
Notable Specimens
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by offsets.
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