About

Aeonium 'Cornish Tribute' is a compact, evergreen succulent that reaches a height of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are broadly lance-shaped and covered in fine hairs, creating rosettes that showcase a bright green interior surrounded by reddish-brown edges. In late spring, this plant may produce pale yellow flowers arranged in loose clusters.

About the genus

Aeonium consists of evergreen succulents that typically grow in a shrubby form. They feature thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the tips of their branches. During blooming, these plants produce clusters of small, star-like flowers characterized by their slender petals.

Growing conditions

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

Plant type
Conservatory Greenhouse, Bedding, Cactus Succulent, Houseplants
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Architectural, Sub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings of rosettes kept at 18°C and barely moist until rooted
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free