Overview

Aeonium 'Black Cap' is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aeonium 'Black Cap' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.

About

Aeonium 'Black Cap' is a bushy evergreen succulent cultivar from the genus Aeonium, known for its thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. This cultivar thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, gritty soil such as loam or sand, suitable for acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. Ideal for sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, patios, and container planting, particularly in Mediterranean climates. Aeonium 'Black Cap' is hardy to UK zone H1c and can be propagated by seed or rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings, with summer being its season of interest.

About the genus

Aeonium, the tree houseleeks, is a genus of about 35 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. Many species are popular in horticulture. The genus name comes from the ancient Greek αἰώνιος / aiōnios (ageless).

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aeonium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Aeonium 'Black Cap' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aeonium 'Black Cap'

Propagation

Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, mealybugs

Frequently asked questions