Eonium: home care and the main types of the family
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Aeonium belongs to the Fat family. In the wild, it can be found in the subtropical zone: in the Canary Islands, Madeira. The flowering of such a plant lasts about four weeks. Eonium blooms with small flowers that can be colored pink, yellow or white.
Main types
The flower is an ornamental plant that does not require much maintenance. It has very large leaves and buds of equal size. The plant blooms rarely in apartment conditions.
The aeonium has a large number of varieties (over 70). Here is some of them:
- noble. It has a short stem, which is covered with wide leaves. These leaves form a rosette up to 50 cm in diameter;
- home. It looks like a small tree 30 cm tall. Has spatulate leaves of a dark green color;
- Burkhard. Leaves are marsh, yellow and orange;
- decorative - a small tree up to half a meter high. The leaves fold into a bud and have a burgundy edging;
- Canary is a perennial with a short stem. The foliage is light green with a gray tint. The rosette diameter of an adult plant reaches 80 cm;
- Virginia is a plant without a stem, forming many rosettes. The color of the leaves is green with a pale pink base. The flowers are lemon yellow;
Aeonium
- wavy. It has a silvery trunk covered with brownish scars. Leaves are dense, dark green;
- aeonium tree care at home requires thorough. He has a slightly branched stem, and the leaves are light green, spatulate;
- balsamic. It got this name due to its smell. It has very large shoots, on the tops of which concave rosettes are formed;
- aeonium sunburst. It has a fleshy trunk and a large rosette. The color of the leaves is bluish, they are very juicy, up to 10 cm long;
- Lindley's aeonium is a tree from which many stems extend. Has glossy dark green leaves;
- Haworta is a branched aeonium succulent. Reaches 30 cm in height. Leaves are thick, gray-green;
- aeonium Mardi Gras. Its rosettes form an interesting variegated pattern. If the plant is in the heat, then it can stop growing and wither in a matter of days.
In more detail about some of the most popular varieties.
Eonium balsamic
Eonium Nigrum
The leaves of such a flower are dark purple, almost black in color. For this, it is often called the black aeonium. It is a shrub with fleshy shoots and foliage. Plant height from 20 cm to 1 m. Very light-loving specimen.
In winter, it should be looked after in the following way: illuminated with lamps, and in summer it should be taken out into the garden or onto the balcony. Direct rays of the sun do not harm such a flower. If there is not enough light for him, then his leaves will turn pale. Water the aeonium Nigrum sparingly. It rarely blooms at home.
Eonium crested
Received this name due to the fact that it has a small-leaved, crested shape. Growing pretty fast. Its stem is actively dividing into segments. Ridged leaves are 2-4 cm long.
Eonium sedifolium
The most compact species of all Aeonium Sedifolium. The height of this plant is 10-20 cm. It has thin stems about 15 cm long. Leaves are yellow-brown with red stripes. The flowers are bright yellow. Photophilous plant, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. Watering is necessary as the soil dries up.
Eonium Velor
Unpretentious highly decorative succulent plant. Feels great in the scorching light. It has fleshy leaves that retain water, so Eonium Velor does not need frequent watering.
Eonium Velor
Home care
Unlike other whimsical plants, eonium requires minimal home care. It resembles a rarely flowering palm tree, only smaller.
Lighting
Since the flower is native to Africa, then, naturally, the sun is of great importance to it. A south-facing window sill is a great place for this plant. Even direct rays will not harm him. If the sun is not enough, then its leaves will turn pale and stretch. Partial shade is acceptable. But for the plant to bloom, it must receive lighting for 6 hours.
Temperature
The best temperature for vegetative development is 20-25 ° C. In winter, it can be kept at 10 ° C. If you lower the temperature even lower, then the flower will begin to stretch and lose its decorative effect. At -2 ° C, eonium can be kept, but for a short time and provided that the soil must be dry. The aeonium on an unheated balcony will definitely not stand the whole winter with frosts down to -30 ° C.
Humidity
Eonium does not need high humidity. It perfectly tolerates dry air. However, the plant must sometimes be wiped with a damp cloth and sprayed with water, but only so that it does not fall into the center of the outlet.
Watering
The plant doesn't like too much water. In winter, it can be watered once a month to avoid drying out the roots. The land in the cold season should be practically dry. When the active growth of the flower begins (from May), watering can be increased. In summer, once a week is enough. In no case should the plant be flooded. In autumn, the flower goes into a state of dormancy, so watering is reduced to 2 times a week.
Watering the aeonium
Top dressing
It is necessary to fertilize the land in which the aeonium grows only during the period of its active growth. Top dressing is applied in the spring-summer time 1-2 times a month. It can be used as a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents. In winter, the plant is not fertilized.
Reproduction methods
Eonium propagates by seeds, apical cuttings and a leaf.
When propagated by seeds, they are laid out on the surface of the soil, without sprinkling.
When propagating by the folk method - cuttings from the tops are cut off the stem with a rosette. Cuttings are planted in the sand to a depth of 1.5-3 cm. After the roots appear, each cutting must be planted separately.
When propagating by a leaf, it is necessary to tear off the leaf, dry it and plant it in the ground, watering. Very soon, small sprouts will appear that form rosettes on the surface of the earth.
Why does the aeonium need aerial roots and when will they appear? They should be expected when the sprouts are the size of a matchbox, but the ground should be dry and the air humid. As soon as the first ones hatch, it's time for the first transplant.
The eonium flower is a very beautiful, unpretentious, sun-loving plant that will look great on any windowsill in the house. Its harmoniously folded rosettes of leaves delight the owner's eye. The variety is very popular among domestic florists, as it cannot leave anyone indifferent.
