Aeonium’Ink Painting ' is an eye - catching plant that would be a great addition to any collection .
Aeonium’Ink Painting '
Aeonium’Ecstasy '
Spring colors. Private collection, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Photo by Ching Tho. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
kinfolk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Aeonium’Ink Painting ' is thought to be a sport ofAeonium’Mardi Gras’selected in Asia .
Aeonium’Ink Painting ' , also known asAeonium’Ecstasy ' , is a magnificentsucculentthat formsrosetteswith a sensational array of colors , resemble the catamenia of ink in a painting . This compact plant can uprise over 12 inch ( 30 cm ) tall and produces offsets from the forbidden ring of the independent rosette . The colouration change attractively throughout the year , becoming more vivacious in cooler temperature .
Private collection, Salinas, California, United States. Photo by Daisy Paulo Szeto. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Flowering has not been observed to date .
light source : Aeonium’Ink Painting ' thrives in full sun to partial specter , but in summer , light shade may be necessary , especially during the hot good afternoon hours . When growing indoors , ensure the flora receives as much bright , indirect light as potential to foreclose it from becoming leggy and stretch out .
Soil : Unlike most succulent , this plant require a sandy loam or regular potting grunge amended with perlite . forefend placing it in premade soil commixture design for succulent since it needs more moisture than they typically provide .
Winter colors. Private collection, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Photo by Chris Chatfield. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Aeonium’Ink house painting ' does not like hot or ironical weather condition , so it may go dormant in the summer . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with median minimal wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : body of water the plant soundly in the spring and descent , allowing the soil to dry out between waterings . During the winter , water it more meagerly . Although this plant requires more pee than most succulents , too much moisture can direct to root rot . Stop water except in arid condition during its summer dormancy .
inseminate : Apply a water system - soluble fertilizer diluted to half - strength during the growing season to stimulate growth and meliorate the plant ’s coming into court .
Private collection, Salinas, California, United States. Photo by Daisy Paulo Szeto. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
repot : If you ’re develop Aeonium ' Ink Painting ' in a container , repot it every 2 to 3 days in the spring . Choose a container with drainage kettle of fish to forbid root rot from occurring .
Propagation : This plant is easy to disseminate by root cutting . Take cutting during the growing time of year and allow the snub ends to dry for several Clarence Shepard Day Jr. before plant .
Learn more atHow to Grow and like for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Ink Painting ' is considered non - toxic , so growing around children and pets is safe .
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