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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Aeonium 'Black Cap'?
Aeonium 'Black Cap' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aeonium 'Black Cap' need?
Aeonium 'Black Cap' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aeonium 'Black Cap' hardy in the UK?
Aeonium 'Black Cap' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Aeonium 'Black Cap'?
Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings.
More in the Aeonium genus
- Aeonium arboreum var. arboreum
- Aeonium mascaense
- Aeonium urbicum
- Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup'
- Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie'
- Aeonium 'Cornish Rose'
- Aeonium 'Ron Dale'
- Aeonium 'Starburst' (v)