Aeonium canariensesubsp.latifolium(Burchard ) Bañares
Aeonium canariensevar.subplanum , Aeonium subplanum , Sempervivum canariensesubsp.latifolium
mob : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
In habitat, Las Poyatas, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo bySébastien SANT. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
The subspecific epithet " latifolium(lat - ee - FOH - lee - um ) " means " broad - leaved " and refers to the all-encompassing apex of the leaves .
Aeonium canariensesubsp.latifoliumis native to theCanary Islands(La Gomera ) . It is abundant within the forest and on humid wall located on the northern incline of the island and periodically in cool southerly hillsides , wander from almost sea level to 3,280 animal foot ( 1,000 m ) .
Aeonium canariensesubsp.latifolium , formerly known asAeonium canariensevar.subplanum , is a succulent flora that forms a large , flattish , usuallysolitaryrosette of velvety , green , overlapping leaves . Therosettecan grow up to 24 inches ( 60 cm ) in diameter . The fleshy leafage are spoonful - shaped with an ovalapexand covered with tinyglandularhairs .
In habitat, Hermigua, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo byJacek Pietruszewski. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
The yellow , star - shaped , 10 to 12 - merous flowers seem in a magnanimous conicalinflorescencein saltation . The inflorescence can reach up to 12 inches ( 30 centimetre ) in height and 11.2 inches ( 28 cm ) in diameter , while the prime can reach a diameter of about 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) . The rose window cash in one’s chips after blooming .
visible light : A. canariensesubsp.latifoliumgrows comfortably in full sun to fond shade . Indoors , give it bright indirect light as much as possible . A leggy , stretched plant life is a sign of the zodiac of not find enough light .
Soil : While most succulents do well when planted in a potting mix specifically formulated for succulent , sandy loam or regular potting mix amended with perlite is expert forA. canariensesubsp.latifoliumbecause it requires some more moisture .
In habitat, Hermigua, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo bytfreeth. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : This succulent does not wish red-hot or dry weather condition and may go dormant in summer . It prefer temperatures between 65 and 75 ° F ( 18 and 24 ° C).A. canariensesubsp.latifoliumcan withstand temperature as depleted as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
lachrymation : A. canariensesubsp.latifoliumrequires more water than most succulent , but too much moisture can cause root rot . pee the works thoroughly in spring and fall , then allow the soil to dry out before watering again . Water more meagrely in winter . The plant life does not need to be water during its summertime dormancy except in arid condition .
Fertilizing : flow your plant during the growing season with a half - strength balanced fertilizer once a calendar month . Do not feedA. canariensesubsp.latifoliumwhen it is dormant in the summer months .
In habitat, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : If you growA. canariensesubsp.latifoliumin a container , repot it with fresh potting grease every two to three years . Choose a container with drainage yap to annul standing water and root bunkum .
Propagation : Since it rarely make start , A. canariensesubsp.latifoliumis usually propagated by seed . Sow the seeds in spring .
instruct more atHow to Grow and Care for Aeonium .
A. canariensesubsp.latifoliumis non - toxic to humans and beast .
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