Despite its modest size , Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' is a enthralling flora .
Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum '
Aeonium’Madeira Rose '
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' is a form ofAeonium’Madeira Rose’selected for its mutated emergence .
Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' is a strangesucculentwith flattened stems and heavy leaves tightly packed along the top ridge . Although it is smaller than the normal form ofAeonium’Madeira Rose ' , it has a more interesting form . Its leaves are also small than those of the normalform . In acute sunlight , the olive - green folio twist bronze , creating a singular two - toned appearance . Each specimen has a unequalled shape , sometimes photograph out normal growing .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' thrives in full Lord’s Day to partial shade , but in summer , light shade may be necessary , especially during the hotter good afternoon hours . When grow indoors , see it receives as much bright , collateral visible light as potential to prevent the flora from becoming leggy and elongate .
Soil : Unlike most succulents , this plant requires a sandy loam or even potting soil amended with perlite . Avoid placing it in premade soil mixes designed for succulents since it needs more moisture than they typically provide .
Temperature : Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' does not care red-hot or wry weather , so it may go dormant in the summertime . It produce best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : body of water the plant thoroughly in spring and fall , allowing the soil to dry before watering again . During the winter , weewee it more meagrely . Although this plant requires more water than most succulents , too much moisture can direct to root rot . During its dormancy in summer , stop over irrigate except in arid conditions .
Fertilizing : To stimulate growth and improve the appearance of the plant life , apply a water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength only during the growing season .
repot : If growingAeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' in a container , repot it every two to three year during the give . select a container with drainage holes to prevent etymon rot .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This plant is easy to circularize by shank cut . Take cuttings during the growing season and allow for the cut end to dry for several mean solar day before planting .
Learn more atHow to Grow and worry for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Madeira Rose Cristatum ' is considered non - toxic , so develop around baby and pets is safe .
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