Description
A striking evergreen succulent with an erect growth habit and very dark purple, almost black, fleshy leaves which are formed in terminal rosettes that turn lighter green in winter.
Habit – Upright
Resilience – Tender
Flowering Time – N/A
Height and spread – 100 x 100 cm
Ideal Conditions – Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possibile situation – Perfect for the summer container or conservatory to enjoy all year round, but also great for the summer patio.
Features –
Typical season – Summer
Flower Colour –
Foliage Colour – black
Flowering time – N/A
Planting recommendation – Raised Bed Prefers – Full Sun
Temperature tolerance – To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.
Plant care –
Family – CRASSULACEAE Genus – Aeonium Cultivar – Schwarzkopff
Pot Sizes – 11cm Pot Spacing –
Growing Media and irrigation – Well drained – keep dry
Feeding fertiliser – NPK balanced feeding Feeding frequency – Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)
PH Recommendation – Standard 5.0 to 5.5 Common pests – Aphid Common disease –
Species – arboreum
