Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
valverdense
ID:
522392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Praeger) Praeger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Irish Acad., B 38: 484 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521724

Common Names

  • Aeonium Valverdense
  • Valverdense Aeonium
  • Valverdense Sea Urchin

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Synonyms

  • Sempervivum valverdense Praeger [unknown]

Description

Aeonium valverdense (also called Aeonium valverdense subsp. valverdense, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to the Canary Islands. It has rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves that are green to yellow-green in color. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aeonium valverdense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens, borders, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeonium valverdense has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeonium valverdense is a succulent native to the Canary Islands. It is an upright, branching succulent with rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and offsets. To propagate, take a cutting of a stem with several leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the cutting lightly and keep the soil slightly moist. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aeonium valverdense

Aeonium valverdense is native to the Canary Islands.

Aeonium valverdense FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aeonium valverdense?

Aeonium valverdense prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C)

How much light does Aeonium valverdense need?

Aeonium valverdense prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Aeonium valverdense be watered?

Aeonium valverdense should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

Species in the Aeonium genus

Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum, Aeonium cilifolium, Aeonium cuneatum, Aeonium davidbramwellii, Aeonium decorum, Aeonium diplocyclum, Aeonium dodrantale, Aeonium edgari, Aeonium glandulosum, Aeonium glutinosum, Aeonium gomerense, Aeonium goochiae, Aeonium gorgoneum, Aeonium haworthii, Aeonium hierrense, Aeonium holospathulatum, Aeonium isorense, Aeonium lancerottense, Aeonium lemsii, Aeonium leucoblepharum, Aeonium lidii, Aeonium lindleyi, Aeonium manriqueorum, Aeonium mascaense, Aeonium mixtum, Aeonium nobile, Aeonium nogalesii, Aeonium orbelindense, Aeonium palmense, Aeonium percarneum, Aeonium perezii, Aeonium praegeri, Aeonium pseudohawbicum,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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