Aeonium’Cyclops '
Giant Red Aeonium
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
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Aeonium’Cyclops ' is a hybrid create by the southerly California horticulturist Jack Catlin . It is a sibling ofAeonium’Voodoo ' and results from a interbreeding betweenAeonium undulatumandAeonium arboreum’Zwartkop ' .
Aeonium’Cyclops ' is a beautiful branchedsucculentthat forms large rosettes of dark reddish - bronze to dark purple leave at the end of the offset . It can grow up to 4 base ( 1.2 m ) magniloquent , while the rosettes can reach up to 12 inches ( 30 curium ) in diameter . The leaves emerge green , present the rosette a " green centre . "
From former winter through early spring , the mature rosettes raise a flower stalk with a big conical bunch of yellow star - determine flower at the last of the stalk .
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USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° degree Celsius ) .
Aeonium do not like red-hot or dry weather . In summertime , they may go dormant and do not necessitate any water except in arid weather . In extreme heat , their leaves will wave to forbid excessive water loss . grow them in moist tad will keep them grow , but their true increase season is wintertime to give when temperatures are cool , 65 to 75 ° farad ( 18 to 24 ° coke ) , and damp . In the wintertime , waterwhenever the soil has dry out . Test by poking your finger down into the land an in or 2 ( 2.5 to 5 cm ) . Too much moisture or allowing them to sit in wet filth will causeroot rot .
A sandy loam or regular potting mixing is better than a mixing specifically for cacti and succulent sinceAeoniums necessitate some moisture . If you arise them in containers , repot them with fresh potting soil every 2 to 3 age .
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Feedduring the spring up time of year with a half - strength balanced fertiliser every month or so . Do not eat while dormant .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Aeonium .
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