Aeonium arboreum

Aeonium arboreum is a kind of flowering plant in the crassulaceae family, which is rich in varieties and widely cultivated. All varieties have some same characteristics,  such as thin fleshy leaves, beautiful appearance, simple planting operation and fast growth speed, so it is a kind of good ornamental plants for family planting.
Aeonium arboreum has growing period and dormant period, different period requires different maintenance strategy. In the growing period, Aeonium arboreum only needs enough sunshine and proper water to grow well. When watering, it should be noted that the soil is completely dry and then watered thoroughly. Watering with diluted nutrient solution can accelerate the growth rate of it. Dormant period is usually in summer, At this time, there are some key points to be noted for maintenance. First, direct sunlight is not allowed. Second, spraying water to wet the soil surface is best when watering. Usually we buy Aeonium arboreum with bare roots or just simple pots. In order to ensure its normal growth, it is necessary to change a pot. The period from changing pots to growing new roots is called recovering stage, at this time, Aeonium arboreum is very fragile, before it adapts to the new flower pot, it cannot be watered and fertilized to prevent rotten roots. After changing the pot and then carrying out reasonable maintenance, Aeonium arboreum can grow healthily.

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Aeonium Arboreum

Aeonium arboreum

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