Aeonium mascaense — Bushy

Overview

Aeonium mascaense is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aeonium mascaense 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 mascaense is a bushy evergreen succulent cultivar from the genus Aeonium, known for its thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. It thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, preferring well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1c. This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and container planting, especially in Mediterranean climates. During summer, it produces clusters of small, star-like flowers with slender petals. Propagation is by seed or rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings.

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 mascaense 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