Aeonium Species

Aeoniummascaense

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species
mascaense (mas-kay-EN-see)
Synonym
Aeonium × mascaense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By simple layering
By air layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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