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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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