Shrub in a pot: aeonium Outline. Features of cultivation
Aeonium Outline - representative of the family Crassulaceae. Succulent plant has an extensive root system. Leaves - meaty. A special feature of this plant is that it dies after flowering. Thus in terms of care aeonium undemanding.
Lighting
Succulents refers to the light-loving plants. Lack of light or the presence of permanent shadow negatively affects its development.
Therefore, growers recommend the southern or south-eastern side to position it. But from direct sunlight it should still be protected.
It is also important to consider that aeonium not tolerate artificial lighting, while the other plants in the winter it is needed.
Temperature
Aeonium quite tolerant to temperature "swing", but should still try to maintain stability.
The most optimum temperature - 25 ° C in summer and 10 C in winter.
The plant can withstand temperature increase to 30 C, but if necessary to increase the humidity.
Watering
This succulent plant does not need special watering mode. It is recommended to pour in when the surface is completely dry land. In winter, the humidification frequency ground even more reduced.
When watering is important to remember that water should not fall on the leaves. This can lead to decay.
humidification
Aeonium does not require spraying.
Moreover, it can be fatal for him.
top-dressing
Despite the fact that this succulent - undemanding plant, it is necessary to feed and to improve growth and development. Fertilizers can be purchased at the store.
Well suited for feeding cactus. They should be made regularly once in two weeks in the spring.
pruning
Pruning is carried out with the purpose of decoration, improve the appearance of the plant. It is held in the case succulent shoots too stretched, become old. The event is held in early spring.
The soil
The soil can be bought at a flower shop. Aeonium suitable land for succulents.
Furthermore, it can be prepared by mixing and turf sheet earth, peat and sand. It should also be added to the mixture of charcoal, which will prevent the development of diseases.
Transfer
Transplanting aeonium held every three years. Especially carefully inspected the root system. If a large plant, the upper soil layer is sufficient to remove and pour new.