What is Aeonium Arboreum Var. Holochrysum
Aeonium Arboreum Var. Holochrysum is a medium-sized succulent that can grow up to 3 feet tall, featuring tight glossy green rosettes that are smaller in summer. It is native to Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro in the Canary Islands. This plant does well outdoors in the bay area, either as a potted plant or landscape specimen. It requires well-draining media and is from a winter rainfall region, but can be watered year-round in cultivation. It should be watered about once every 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. The plant does not fare well in extreme heat and can suffer damage if temperatures exceed 100°F for prolonged periods. After flowering, the branches of this monocarpic plant die back, but it generally re-branches from the lower stems.
In terms of USDA Hardiness Zones in the United States, ‘Holochrysum’ is suitable for zones 9b to 11b, tolerating temperatures ranging from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 50°F (+10°C). This indicates it is more suited to warmer areas in the U.S., especially those with milder winters and less risk of severe frosts.
Aeonium Arboreum Var. Holochrysum Key Details
| Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 feet tall with 8-inch rosettes |
| Primary Color | Turns reddish-brown with copper tones in bright |
| Secondary Color | direct sunlight |
| Cold Hardiness | Hardy in USDA Zone 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full sun |
| Growth Habit/Shape | Whimsical tall branching bushy succulent, each stem topped with a single plate-sized rosette |
| Special Features | Monocarpic – the rosette dies after flowering, but plant continues to live through offsets |
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