About

Aeonium tabulaeforme is a succulent that can be either biennial or perennial, characterized by a dense, flat rosette comprised of overlapping, thick light green leaves. It produces sizable clusters of small yellow flowers that resemble stars.

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
East-facing, South-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H1C

Plant details

Plant type
Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
Habit
Tufted
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
10-20 years
Suggested uses
Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Native to
Tenerife

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in spring or 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