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Irish Rose, or also known as Aeonium Arboreum, is a great addition to your garden. These green succulents can bloom and produce bright yellow flowers with star-shaped petals that could make your landscape livelier than before. However, you should not rush this plant to reaching its full bloom, because once it does, it's a goner.
If you want to have this plant in your garden, then it is important for you to know how to care for succulents. This simple guide can give you the knowledge you need on how to grow and maintain an Aeonium Arboreum.
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What is aeonium arboreum?
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The Irish Rose's botanical name is Aeonium Arboreum, and it is a succulent native in the area of Canary Islands. It has more than 30 species that differ in leaf colors and sizes, but this specific succulent has a solid green color and grows approximately 3-4ft tall.
This plant is considered an ornamental plant, or in simpler terms, it is grown for decorative purposes and can improve the appearance of your garden. It is best grown outside in places that get shaded from the heat of the sun, but you can also grow it inside your home with the proper amount of sunlight.
Did you know that this succulent stores water within its leaves and stem? You'll definitely know when it is thirsty because the leaves will curl to preserve its moisture.
Why is Knowing How To Grow And Care For aeonium arboreum Important?
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Knowing how to grow and care for any plant is important. Even though it is easy to take care of the Aeonium Arboreum, there are a few things you need to do to keep it alive. You should also keep in mind that this plant is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once and dies. Once it forms branches and starts to bloom, you'll know it'll die shortly. If you do not know exactly how to care for this succulent, it might die before it blooms and reaches its peak. However, if you know how to grow it properly, you can keep it in your garden for as long as it can possibly live.
How To Grow an Irish Rose (aeonium arboreum)
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Aeonium Arboreum is an easy plant to grow since it can survive on its own in places with humidity and proper shade from the sun. However, it doesn't mean that you can leave this plant on its own because just like any other plant, this one still needs your attention.
If you'd like to have an Aeonium Arboreum of your own, then continue reading for some tips on how to properly care for your plant.
1. Identify which type of succulent
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The first thing you need to do is to identify what kind of succulent are you working with. This is an important step because different types of succulents have different caring methods as well. This plant is part of the Aeonium (Tree Houseleek) family, a low-growing succulent plant.
The next thing you need to know is whether this plant is an outdoor or an indoor succulent. Outdoor succulents need direct sunlight to grow, while indoor succulents prefer shade or low light. Aeonium Arboreum is an outdoor succulent because of its drought resistance and sunlight needs. Although it can tolerate partial shade, it still needs at least six hours of sunlight a day to develop its leaf colors.
2. Know How To Water
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Knowing how to water succulents is the most important thing you should know when you want to have a plant.
Aeoniums are known as rock garden plants because of their drought resistance, but this doesn't mean you should let them be dehydrated. If they're still in their growing period, you should water them constantly. The soil should be dry to the touch before watering it again.
Keep in mind that this succulent doesn't do well in extremely hot conditions, so be sure to check its moisture regularly.
3. Know How To Propagate Irish Rose
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It's kinda sad that this succulent blooms only once and dies. You'll know it will start to bloom once it forms branches, and when this happens, the only thing you can do is to trim it. Don't worry, it will most likely have pups or small plants along its stem, which you could definitely save and grow by knowing how to propagate succulents.
This succulent is easy to propagate. You'll start off by cutting the succulents with stems around 10cm long, then place the cuttings in a shallow pot with a mixture of soil and peat.
It might take a few weeks for the roots to grow.
More Awesome Succulents
Can't get enough of succulents? Don't worry, we have more succulent guides for you.
- If you want to have a succulent that looks like a clump of green jellybeans, check out sedum morganianum or also known as Burro's Tail.
- Interested in a color-changing succulent? Agave blue glow has blue-green rosettes that can change into yellow during summer. Learn more about it in our guide.
- Did you know that some succulent has medical benefits? Check out Aloe aristata to learn about how you can grow this medicinal plant at home.
In Conclusion
If you're looking for a succulent that will improve the appearance of your garden, then Irish Rose or Aeonium Arboreum might be the one for you. This plant doesn't take too much of your time and attention, but of course, you will still need to know how to care for succulents to grow and care for them properly.
Hopefully, we have given you the growing tips you need for Aeonium Arboreum. With proper care, your succulent can keep your garden lively for years.
