Light Aeoniumcontinental : Avoid too much sunny locations, preferring semishady places. alpine : For a balanced growth and in order to avoid leaves sunburns place this plant in a semishady location. mediterranean : It is suggested to place The Aeonium in a semishady location, away from direct sunlight for most part of the day. Fertilize Aeonium : Fertilize succulent plants regularly, every 20-30 days, but only during the most vegetative period, from April to September. Use a specific fertilizer for succulent plants, poor in nitrogen. Water Aeoniumcontinental : Waterings shall be generous and very regular, specially in summer; avoid to allow soil to become completely dry. When autumn starts decrease waterings and suspend them in winter. alpine : Keep the soil mostly humid, remember to water it generously and regularly. In autumn and winter waterings can be occasional. mediterranean : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended. Pests Aeonium : These plants are particularly attacked by the cochineal, which shall be prevented applying two mineral oil treatments a year; the rots often attack the plants grown in an excessively humid location, prevent them by giving only the right amount of water and avoiding excessive stagnation. |
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