Aeonium’Hongyan’is a beautiful plant with ever - alter people of color . Thehybridname " Hongyan " means " red flame " in Chinese and refers to the plant ’s vibrant summer hues .
Aeonium’Hongyan '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Hongyan ' is one of the many Asiatic variegated Aeoniums . It is consider to be a sport ofAeonium’Mardi Gras ' .
Aeonium’Hongyan ' is a strikingsucculentshrublet that formsrosettesof variegated leaves at the ends of brusque outgrowth . It can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) tall and producesoffsetsfrom the outer ring of the principal little potato . The leaves are burgundy with bright violent edge in the summer , and throughout the rise time of year , they transform into a vibrant mixture of green , red , pink , and emollient .
As of now , florescence has not been observed .
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Aeonium’Hongyan ' flourish in full Lord’s Day to partial shade , but in summertime , light shade may be necessary , peculiarly during the hotter afternoon minute . When growing indoors , check it receives as much bright indirect brightness level as possible to forbid the plant from becoming leggy and stretched .
grunge : Unlike most succulent , this plant life requires sandy loam or regular potting soil amended with perlite . Avoid placing it in premade filth mixes contrive for succulents , as they take more wet than they typically provide .
Temperature : Aeonium’Hongyan ' does not care blistering or ironic weather , so it may go torpid in summertime . It develop best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Photo by Ching Tho. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : piddle the works thoroughly in spring and spill , allowing the soil to dry out before watering again . During the winter , water it more slenderly . Although this plant requires more water than most succulent , too much wet can lead to root putrefaction . Stop watering except in arid conditions during its summer dormancy .
Fertilizing : Apply a water - soluble fertiliser thin to half the recommended strength during the grow season to stimulate growth and improve the plant ’s appearance .
Repotting : IfAeonium’Hongyan ' grows in a container , repot it every two to three years during the spring . take a container with drain holes to keep root rot .
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This plant is easy to disperse by stem cuttings . Take cuttings during the growing time of year and permit the cold shoulder end to dry for several 24-hour interval before planting .
read more atHow to Grow and Care for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Hongyan ' is considered non - toxic , so grow around children and pets is good .
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