What is the common name of the Black Aeonium flower?

Common names of Black Aeonium

Black Aeonium is commonly known as Purple-leaf Aeonium.

Habits of Black Aeonium

Black Aeonium is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Aeonium, and winter is its vigorous growth period.

Black Aeonium is native to Morocco and likes a warm, dry, sunny environment. The most suitable growth temperature is 20~25°C.

Black Aeonium is a "winter-growing type"; it tolerates drought and partial shade, is not cold-tolerant, and needs sufficient light to grow. In a sunny, well-ventilated environment, Black Aeonium naturally grows multiple heads in spring; otherwise, the leaves turn green.

Black Aeonium fears high temperatures and humid environments. Water once every 2 weeks, ensure sufficient light, but avoid direct strong light.

The common propagation method at home is cuttings.

Care tips for Black Aeonium

Watering: Under normal growth conditions for Black Aeonium, water once every 2 weeks, and just keep the potting soil slightly moist. If the potting soil is too wet, it is very easy to cause leggy stems and leaves. Under the high-temperature and humid environment of summer, Black Aeonium is dormant, and in winter when room temperature is relatively low, watering should not be excessive either; just keep the potting soil slightly moist.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special succulent fertilizer. If too much fertilizer is applied, water promptly to avoid causing leggy leaves and plant aging.

Repotting: Repot every year in early spring. When repotting, cut off the withered leaves at the base of the plant and the overly long fibrous roots. Use a mix of leaf mold, potting soil, and coarse sand for the potting soil, and add a small amount of bone meal or organic fertilizer.

Sunlight: In midsummer, place the plant in a partially shaded environment. In winter, sufficient light is required; rotate the pot regularly to ensure even light exposure, so the plant does not bend.

Pests and diseases: Common pests and diseases include leaf spot disease and black weevil, which seriously affect the ornamental value of Black Aeonium. Once discovered, remove the diseased leaves immediately and spray with pesticides.

Propagation methods for Black Aeonium

Cuttings: In a sunny environment, many offsets will grow around the mother plant. Cut off the offsets and insert them into soil. After 3~4 weeks, they will root.

Suggested planting combinations: Velvet Pin, Curved-water Fan.