Aeonium Species

Aeoniumbalsamiferum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species
balsamiferum (bal-sam-EE-fer-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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(Zone 9b) | February 2010 | positive

I grew this plant in Cornwall, UK (z 9b) for many years when it survived frosts down to -4.5 C, but they all died when temperatures dropp...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Bright green rosettes fairly tall (up to 3') and branching. Good planted in masses. Not for full sun in hot, dry climates.

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