What is the common name of the Black Aeonium succulent plant?

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 peak growing season.

Black Aeonium is native to Morocco and prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. Its most suitable growing temperature is 20~25°C.

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

Black Aeonium dislikes hot, humid environments. Water once every 2 weeks and ensure ample light, but avoid direct strong sunlight.

The common propagation method at home is cuttings.

Care tips for Black Aeonium

Watering: Under normal growth, water Black Aeonium once every 2 weeks, keeping the potting soil just slightly moist; if the soil is too wet, the stems and leaves are very prone to leggy growth. In hot, humid summer conditions Black Aeonium goes dormant, and in winter when room temperatures are low, watering should not be excessive either - just keep the soil slightly moist.

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

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

Sunlight: In midsummer, place the plant in a partially shaded environment. In winter, provide ample light and turn 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 vine weevil, which seriously affect the ornamental value of Black Aeonium. Once discovered, remove the diseased leaves immediately and use pesticide sprays.

Propagation methods for Black Aeonium

Cuttings: In a sunny environment, the mother plant will grow many offsets around it; cut off the offsets and insert them into soil. They will root after 3~4 weeks.

Suggested planting combinations: Crassula mesembryanthemoides, Aeonium undulatum.