Aeonium: How to Grow and Care for Sunburst

Aeonium Sunburst

Scientific name: Aeonium

Common name: Sunburst

It is a branching, variegated plant. Its leaves are green and white, with pink edges that turn red in the sun. There are white flowers in the summer. After it flowers, the main plant will die.

Quick Look at Aeonium

  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Typical water needs for a succulent
  • Plant grows up to 18″ (46 cm) tall
    Plant grows up to 24″ (61 cm) wide
  • Zone 10a (Minimum 30° F | -1.1° C)
  • Not cold hardy
  • Propagation by stem cuttings
  • Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
  • Summer Dormant

General Care for Aeonium ‘Sunburst’

Sunburst is able to be grown indoors if it gets enough light. Like all Aeoniums, Sunburst is easy to bruise. The plant will not be harmed by the bruise on the Succulent. The new leaf growth will be normal.

Watering

Aeonium Sunburst has typical watering needs. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

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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 ‘Sunburst’

Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ is easy to grow from stem cells. The main plant will die after it flowers, because it is monocarpic. It can take several years for Sunburst to bloom.

Cuttings

To take a cutting of an Aeonium, use a sterile knife or scissors. Cut the stem away from the main cluster, and allow the cut to callous over for a few days before planting.

References

  1. Aeonium (Sunburst) – Wikipedia

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