Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Allow soil to dry out between waterings, especially during dormancy.
Reduce watering significantly in winter months when the plant is resting.
Also known as (sweet) Aeonia · Red-Ridge Stearn
Aeonium simsii is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, forming attractive rosettes of green leaves often tinged with red. It's ideal for rock gardens and containers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
50% intensity
Reduce watering in winter
Sandy, Well-draining
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C during the day, cooler at night (10-13°C)
Outdoor
50% intensity
Sparse feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use diluted succulent fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Allow soil to dry out between waterings, especially during dormancy.
Reduce watering significantly in winter months when the plant is resting.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or leggy stems. Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth. This can be done in spring as new growth begins.
Remove any spent flower stalks to redirect energy back into the plant.
Propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Take cuttings from healthy stems, allow them to callus for a few days, and then plant in well-draining soil.
Leaf cuttings can be taken by gently pulling a leaf from the stem and placing it on the soil surface.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Aeonium Simsii (Aeonium simsii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Species | Aeonium simsii |
Similar in genus Aeonium
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