Aeonium Bronze Drum

What is Aeonium Bronze Drum

The Aeonium ‘Bronze Medal’ is a striking succulent shrub, characterized by its small, compact, medallion-like rosettes at the ends of its branches. This plant can form a mound up to 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter, with rosettes measuring about 2.5 inches (6.2 cm) across. The leaves are green, sticky, and marked irregularly with burgundy-red, turning to dark bronze hues in the summer. It blooms in the spring, producing star-shaped, pale yellow flowers in dense clusters.

Aeonium ‘Bronze Medal’ is part of the Crassulaceae family, and while its complete parentage is unknown, it is thought that Aeonium sedifolium is one of its parents. This plant is best suited to USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b, which means it can withstand temperatures ranging from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

In terms of care, Aeonium ‘Bronze Medal’ does not favor hot or dry weather and may go dormant in summer. It requires less water during this period, except in very dry conditions. Its leaves will curl to prevent water loss in extreme heat. This plant thrives in moist shade but has its main growth season in winter to spring, with cool (65–75°F / 18–24°C) and damp conditions. It should be watered whenever the soil dries out in winter. A sandy loam or regular potting mix is recommended, as Aeoniums need some moisture. Repotting in containers every 2 to 3 years with fresh soil is advised.

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help determine the most suitable regions in the United States for growing Aeonium ‘Bronze Medal’. This map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature and is divided into 10-degree F zones and 5-degree F half zones. To find the appropriate zone for your location, you can enter your zip code in the Quick Zip Code Search box on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map website.

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