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Aeonium sedifolium
The plant likes a sunny habitat.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate temperatures of -1.1 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The leaf colouring has a green to greenish-yellow background, which is enhanced by reddish stripes that appear on the edges and in the centre of the leaves.
Aeonium sedifolium, often called Dwarf Aeonium, is a tiny succulent native to the Canary Islands, where it grows at altitudes around 1000 m above sea level.
This plant is characterised by green to yellow-green leaves with red stripes. Its leaves are sticky to the touch and form small rosettes. They grow on thin, brown and often bent stems that are tough and woody. They form bushy plants up to 30 cm tall, resembling small trees.
Aeonium sedifolium surprises with its yellow flowers on short stems, especially in spring.
In winter the leaves may turn green, and during long dry spells its leaf rosettes contract into an almost spherical shape. This succulent plant boasts a tree-like growth habit and is also suitable for shaping. Although it is not too demanding in terms of care, it can be fertilised lightly from time to time (with cactus and succulent fertiliser) to encourage its healthy development. However, fertilisation is not necessary. Aeonium sedifolium can thus become an exceptional addition to a succulent collection or an attractive detail in your garden or home.