Exposure Aeonium holochrysumcontinental : Place The Aeonium holochrysum in a semishady place, with few hours a day of direct sunlight. alpine : These plants do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. mediterranean : These plants prefer semishady locations, but can be exposed for few hours to direct sunlight without any problem, above all during the coldest periods of the year. Fertilization Aeonium holochrysum : Succulent plants are fertilized only during the vegetative period, usually from April to the end of September; it shall be used a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 20-30 days. Nitrogen-poor fertilizers are more suitable for succulent plants, which would facilitate an excessive growth of the trunk. Watering Aeonium holochrysumcontinental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; The Aeonium holochrysum like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only. alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought. mediterranean : Water The Aeonium holochrysum rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended. Treatments Aeonium holochrysum : Succulent plants are often attacked by cochineal and rot; at the end of winter and at the end of summer apply a mineral oil treatment, against the cochineal. Check all year long this dangerous parasites, that is often hidden in the roots. |
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