Aeonium care

Aeonium arboreum needs direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Aeonium arboreum
Other names: Tree houseleek, Black rose
Light: Direct sun. Put it in a bright window with some direct sun. Strong sun gives deeper color.
Soil check: Every 10 to 18 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed rarely. Once or twice a year is enough. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a cactus mix with extra perlite or grit. The mix must drain fast.

The plant grows in the cool months and rests in hot summer. Water less when the rosettes close.
Long, stretched stems with gaps mean too little light.
A rosette dies after it flowers. This is normal. Cut it off and let side shoots grow.
Soft, black stems mean rot. Water less and give more air.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.