Aeonium Succulent Plants For New Zealand Gardens

New Zealand’s Best Aeonium Succulents

Growing colourful succulent plants delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They add colour and texture to a space.
• They will usually survive when you forget to water them.
• Greater biodiversity is created.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

We have a wide range of Aeonium succulents that are ready for their new home, and we’ll help you find the right Aeonium for your space. Choose from a wide variety of locally grown plants that have been propagated and selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Aeonium plants, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Aeonium Succulent Questions

1. What is Aeonium?

Aeonium is a genus of succulents in the family Crassulaceae, native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco. They are known for their rosettes of fleshy leaves, which can range in colour from green to red to purple. They can grow as shrubs or small trees, and produce yellow, red, or orange flowers.

2. How do I grow Aeonium in NZ?

Aeoniums are relatively easy to grow in New Zealand. They prefer full sun to partial shade and a well-drained soil. Frosts can cause injury to plants, therefore it is best to plant them in frost-free areas or cover them with frost cloth if a frost is likely.

3. How do I care for Aeonium?

Aeoniums are low-maintenance plants and do not require much water or fertiliser. Water Aeoniums deeply when the soil is completely dry and feed them in spring with a balanced fertilizer. You can trim them to remove unsightly stems and to contain their growth.

4. Does Aeonium like full sun or shade?

Aeoniums prefer full sun to partial shade. They can tolerate some shade, but they will grow best and produce the most flowers in full sun.

Here are some tips for growing Aeoniums:

• Choose a location that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Plant them in well-drained soil. Aeoniums are susceptible to root rot, so it is important to plant them in soil that drains extremely well.
• Water Aeoniums deeply when the soil is completely dry.
• Feed Aeoniums during spring with a balanced fertiliser.

If you are growing Aeoniums in partial shade, be sure to choose a location that gets at least four hours of direct sunlight per day. You may also need to reduce watering in such an environment as the soil is likely to dry out less quickly.

5. What is the most hardy Aeonium?

The most hardy Aeonium is generally considered to be Aeonium arboreum. It is a native of the Canary Islands and can tolerate a very light frost only. It is a shrub with green leaves and yellow flowers that can grow to 2 m tall.

6. How long do Aeoniums live?

Most Aeoniums are monocarpic, meaning that they die after flowering. However, some Aeoniums, such as Aeonium arboreum, can live for many years. The lifespan of will depend on the species of Aeonium, the growing conditions, and the care that the plant receives.

7. How do you make Aeonium bushy?

To make Aeonium bushy, you can:

1. Pinch back the growing tips. This will encourage the plant to branch out.
2. Prune the plant after flowering. This will remove the spent flower stalks and encourage new growth.
3. Fertilise the plant regularly during the growing season. This will help the plant to produce more foliage.
4. Repot the plant every 2-3 years to give the plant more room to grow.

8. What are some interesting facts about Aeonium?

Some interesting facts about Aeonium:

• They are a genus of about 75 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. They are native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. Aeoniums are known for their rosettes of fleshy, brightly coloured leaves.
• The name Aeonium comes from the Greek word "aionos," meaning "eternal." This is because Aeoniums are very long-lived plants. Some species can live for hundreds of years.
• They are popular houseplants because they are relatively easy to care for. When grown indoors, they require bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. They should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
• Aeoniums are monocarpic, meaning that they only flower once in their lifetime. After flowering, the Aeonium will die, but it will produce offsets, or pups, which will grow into new plants.
• Aeoniums are a diverse genus, with species that range in size from small to large shrubs. Some Aeoniums have rosettes of green leaves, while others have rosettes of purple, red, or yellow leaves.
• Aeoniums are a great addition to gardens. They are easy to care for and add a touch of exotic flair.

9. What is wrong with my Aeonium?

Some possible causes of problems with Aeoniums include:

• Overwatering: Aeoniums are drought-tolerant plants and only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering can lead to root rot, which will kill the plant.
• Underwatering: Aeoniums should be watered deeply but infrequently. If you underwater your Aeonium, the leaves will start to shrivel and turn brown.
• Mealybugs: Mealybugs are small, white insects that suck the sap from Aeoniums. They can cause the leaves to turn yellow and sticky.
• Scale insects: Scale insects are small, armored insects that attach themselves to the leaves and stems of Aeoniums. They can cause the leaves to turn yellow and sticky, and they can also stunt the growth of the plant.
• Root rot: Root rot is a fungal disease that can kill Aeoniums. It is caused by overwatering or by using potting mix that is not well-draining.