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Aeonium spathulatum


Spoon-Leaved Aeonium




Origin:  Native to the Canary Islands.
Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Aeonium
Species
spathulatum
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
11a - 11b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Greater than 9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1C
Temperature (°C)
5 to 10
Temperature (°F)
40 to 50
Height
0.5 to 1 m
Spread
0.1 to 0.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
General Description
A branching succulent with spoon-shaped, green, sticky leaves forming rosettes. The yellow flowers bloom during the spring above the leaf rosettes.
Landscape
Container planting, rock garden, or single specimen.
Cultivation
Growth occurs during winter to spring during the cooler temperatures. It is dormant in the hot season. Plant in full sun and well drained soil.
Shape
Bushy.
Pests
Root rot will occur if over watered.
Habitat
Found at elevations of 200 - 500 m on the island of Tenerife.
Leaf Description
Green leaves that are sticky to the touch. Notably, the leaves are spoon shaped and bulbous as opposed to flat.
Flower Description
Star-shaped yellow flowers bloom in the spring atop the leaves.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagation by cuttings during growing season.
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