About
Aeonium goochiae 'Ballerina' is a succulent evergreen subshrub characterized by its dense, branching stems that support compact rosettes of fleshy leaves, reaching sizes of up to 12 cm in diameter. The leaves are soft to the touch, slightly adhesive, and exhibit a pale green hue complemented by creamy white edges. In the summer months, mature rosettes bear spikes adorned with white flowers featuring pink centers.
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
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best grown in containers, in a free-draining medium in part shade or bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant, and feed 2 or 3 times during the growing season. Overwinter in a greenhouse, conservatory or indoors. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
- Pruning
- No pruning required, though stems can be tipped during the growing period to promote a bushy habit
- Propagation
- Propagate by stem cuttings, kept at 18°C and barely moist until rooted
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free