Aeonium nobile is a succulent, subtropical flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, where it grows on dry slopes and cliffs at altitudes up to 800m.: 174 The inflorescences are large and spreading with bright red flowers.
Aeonium nobile has moderate disease resistance but is more sensitive to humidity. It is susceptible to disease when humidity is high and is prone to root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Aeonium nobile is drought tolerant but requires more water during the growing season. Watering should be drastically reduced or stopped altogether during the dormant period. Aeonium nobile is suitable for people with some growing experience, though it can be difficult to care for, particularly during dormancy. It is especially suitable for those who have the time to devote to its care during the winter months.
How to keep Aeonium Nobile.
Light
Aeonium nobile, native to arid regions, does best in full sun because its native habitat has intense light and very little shade. It can also tolerate partial sun, giving it some flexibility in how it grows.
Temperature
Although Aeonium nobile can tolerate some heat, it mainly thrives and grows in the cooler seasons and goes dormant in summer. In very hot summer conditions, provide shade to prevent scorching from intense sunlight. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest season to avoid root rot. Winter and spring are when Aeonium nobile shows vigorous growth. As long as temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.
Fertilizer
Aeonium nobile only needs light fertiliser applied once or twice a year during its growing season. Do not fertilise in winter or in summer when it is dormant. Cut back on fertiliser for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before you fertilise. Fertilising helps maintain healthy growth and encourages flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Orange, Red
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
