Aeonium Species

Aeoniumnobile

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species
nobile (no-BIL-ee)
Synonym
Megalonium nobile
Sempervivum nobile
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Red
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
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Bonsall, California

Brentwood, California

Hayward, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Grand Prairie, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Brentwood, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2013 | positive

This is a fabulous aeonium when full sized. Many of the photos I see of this species have branchedrosettes which is contrary to the natur...Read More

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Vista, CA | July 2007 | positive

This plant thrives outdoors in North San Diego County. The climate here is similar to its native home in the Canary Islands.
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