Aeonium’Venus ' is a stunning variegated works that closely resemblesAeonium’Pink Witch',Aeonium’Medusa ' , andAeonium’Chanel ' .
Aeonium’Venus '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Venus ' is an Asiatic hybrid introduce in 2021 . The blood line is unknown .
Aeonium’Venus ' is a smallsucculentthat grows in a beautiful cumulus of unforesightful branches that end inrosettesof variegated leaves . It can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) in superlative . The leaf are spoon - shaped , with soft , pointed tips and ciliate gross profit margin . The color of the leaves exchange count on the time of year . During the wintertime , they are green with yellowed out portions and a small amount of deep red on the hint and along the edges . The crimson hue gradually become more prominent in the spring and are at their most vivacious in summer .
Flowering has not been observed to particular date .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Inner Light : Aeonium’Venus ' thrives in full sunshine to partial refinement , but in summertime , light shade may be necessary , especially during the hot good afternoon time of day . When growing indoors , see the plant receive as much shining , indirect visible light as possible to forbid it from becoming leggy and stretched .
Soil : Unlike most succulents , this plant requires a sandy loam or even potting soil amended with perlite . stave off placing it in premade soil mixes designed for succulents since it ask more wet than they typically provide .
Temperature : Aeonium’Venus ' does not like red-hot or dry weather , so it may go dormant in summer . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures roll from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
tearing : urine the works thoroughly in the natural spring and fall , permit the soil to dry between watering . During the wintertime , water it more sparingly . Although this flora require more water than most succulent , too much moisture can lead to root rot . Stop watering except in arid weather condition during its summertime dormancy .
fertilise : enforce a piss - soluble fertiliser diluted to half - strength only during the grow season to excite growth and amend the plant life ’s appearance .
Repotting : If you ’re grow Aeonium ' Venus ' in a container , repot it every 2 to 3 age in the springiness . Choose a container with drainage cakehole to prevent radical moulder from occurring .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This plant is leisurely to propagate by stem press cutting . Take carving during the grow season and allow the cut ends to dry for several days before planting .
Learn more atHow to maturate and wish for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Venus ' is considered non - toxic , making it safe to grow around children and favorite .
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