Scientific name: Aeonium urbicum
Common name: Salad Bowl
There is a large rosette on this bright green plant. The leaves blush red when they are stressed. The plants grow two to three rosettes. A monocarpic is that it will die after it blooms. There are off-white flowers in the spring.
Quick Look at Aeonium urbicum
- Full sun to partial shade
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 36″ (91 cm) wide - Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by cuttings
- Can be toxic to humans and animals
- Actively grows in Spring and Fall
General Care for Aeonium urbicum “Salad Bowl”
TheSalad Bowl grows lower to the ground. When multiple plants are grown together, you can grow a small bush in your yard.
Watering
Aeonium urbicum “Salad Bowl” has typical watering needs. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in a zone that gets colder than 20 F, it’s best to plant the salad bowl in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in both full and partial sun.
You can plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place a room that gets a lot of sunlight near a southern-facing window.
How to Propagate Aeonium urbicum “Salad Bowl”
To grow Aeonium urbicum, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Allow the main plant’s stem to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out.
