Overview
Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' 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 'Cornish Pixie' is a bushy cultivar of the Aeonium genus, which comprises evergreen succulents with thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect such as south-, west-, or east-facing positions. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H1c and is best cultivated in gritty soil. Propagation can be done 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 'Cornish Pixie' 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 'Cornish Pixie'
- Propagation
- Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, mealybugs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie'?
Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' need?
Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' hardy in the UK?
Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie' 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 'Cornish Pixie'?
Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings.
More in the Aeonium genus
- Aeonium arboreum var. arboreum
- Aeonium mascaense
- Aeonium urbicum
- Aeonium 'Black Cap'
- Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup'
- Aeonium 'Cornish Rose'
- Aeonium 'Ron Dale'
- Aeonium 'Starburst' (v)