Aeonium balsamiferum (Spanish: bejeque farrobo) is a species of tropical flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. The species is endemic in the Canary Islands.
balsam aeonium has moderate disease resistance and is more sensitive to humidity. It is prone to illness when humidity is high and can develop root rot during dormancy. For care, balsam aeonium is drought-tolerant but requires more water during its growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely while it is dormant. balsam aeonium is appropriate for people with some growing experience, though it can be challenging to care for, particularly during the dormant period. It is especially suited to those who can spend time tending to it over the winter months.
How to keep Aeonium Balsamiferum.
Light
Balsam aeonium, native to dry habitats, does best in full sun — its natural setting is marked by intense sunlight and very little shade. It can also tolerate partial sun, giving it some adaptability in its growth.
Temperature
Although balsam aeonium can tolerate some heat, it mainly performs and grows best in cooler months, becoming dormant in summer. In hot summer conditions, shade should be provided to prevent scorching from strong sunlight. Watering ought to be reduced or stopped during the hottest period to avoid root rot. Winter and spring are the seasons of vigorous growth for balsam aeonium. As long as temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.
Fertilizer
Balsam aeonium only needs light fertilizer applications once or twice a year during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter or summer, when it is dormant. Reduce fertilizer for recently repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any. Fertilizing promotes healthy growth and encourages blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 0.91 m to 2.13 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.49 m to 1.52 m
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
Other names.
