Many hybrid such asAeonium’Cornish Tribute',Aeonium’Du Rozzen , Aeonium’Logan Rock ' , andAeonium’Peacock ' divvy up a dramatic resemblance withAeonium’Firecracker ' , as they all have thespeciesAeonium simsiias one of their parents .
Aeonium’Firecracker '
crime syndicate : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Firecracker ' is ahybridthat results from a cross betweenAeonium simsiiandAeonium arboreum’Zwartkop ' .
Aeonium’Firecracker ' is a beautifulsucculentthat develop into a small cumulation of short branches that terminate inrosettesof colored , lance - shaped leaves withciliatemargins . As it mature , the flora can become quite open in body structure , reach a elevation of up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) . The rosettes can acquire up to 4 inch ( 10 cm ) in diam . reckon on the season and growing conditions , the people of color of the leave changes , ranging from green in winter to dark crimson - black throughout the summertime and when stressed .
Flowering has not been observe to date .
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Light : Aeonium’Firecracker ' thrives in full Dominicus to fond shade , but in summertime , light-colored shade may be necessary , especially during the hotter good afternoon hours . When growing indoors , assure it receives as much smart indirect lighter as potential to prevent the plant from becoming leggy and stretch .
Soil : Unlike most succulent , this plant requires a sandy loam or regular potting soil meliorate with perlite . Avoid placing it in premade soil mixes designed for succulents since it needs more moisture than they typically allow for .
Temperature : Aeonium’Firecracker ' does not like hot or dry conditions , so it may go dormant in summer . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : pee the plant life thoroughly in spring and drop , allowing the soil to dry out before watering again . During the winter , water it more slenderly . Although this plant require more water than most succulent , too much moisture can lead to root rot . During its dormancy in summer , stop watering except in desiccate conditions .
Fertilizing : To stimulate emergence and ameliorate the plant ’s appearance , apply a H2O - soluble fertiliser diluted to half the recommended strength only during the turn season .
Repotting : If growingAeonium’Firecracker ' in a container , repot it every two to three years during the spring . Choose a container with drainage holes to prevent root putrefaction .
Private collection, Fátima, Portugal. Photo by Ângela Henriques. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This works is wanton to propagate by stem cut . Take cuttings during the growing season and allow the snub end to dry out for several days before embed .
Learn more atHow to acquire and Care for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Firecracker ' is considered non - toxic , so it is safe for growing around shaver and pets .
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