Aeonium urbicum

Sunset Aeonium

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Rosette-forming succulent with green leaves turning pink/purple in sun. Native to Canary Islands. Compact growth habit, blooms yellow stars in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sunset Aeonium
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Aeonium
Species Urbicum
Origin Canary Islands (Tenerife, La Gomera)
Blooming Yellow star-shaped flowers in spring on new growth before dying back
Leaf Color Green to purple-pink
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with perlite and pumice

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Watering

Water when soil is dry. Reduce in winter dormancy. Avoid wetting rosette center.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect to full sun indoors. Protect from scorching afternoon heat outdoors.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growth period only.

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Trim leggy stems to encourage bushiness.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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