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Plant Care
Lanzarote aeonium
(Aeonium lancerottense)
Also Known As
Lanzarote aeonium, Lancerotten's aeonium, Aeonium of lancerotte
About This Plant
Aeonium lancerottense is a succulent plant species that is endemic to the Canary Islands. It has a rosette shape with fleshy leaves that are green in the center and reddish-brown at the edges. The plant can grow up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall and 60 cm (24 inches) wide. It produces yellow flowers in the summer.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall and 24 inches (60 cm) wide
Light Requirements
Aeonium lancerottense requires full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate direct sunlight but may get sunburned in hot, dry climates. Indoors, it needs bright, indirect light.
Humidity Needs
Aeonium lancerottense prefers low humidity levels. It can tolerate dry air and does not require misting.
Fertilizing Schedule
Fertilize Aeonium lancerottense with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Pruning Guidelines
Prune Aeonium lancerottense to remove dead or damaged leaves. To encourage branching, pinch off the tip of the stem.
Common Pests and Diseases
Common pests for Aeonium lancerottense include mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites. Diseases are rare but can occur if the plant is overwatered.
Indoor Size Range
8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
Watering Schedule
Water Aeonium lancerottense deeply but infrequently. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering. In winter, reduce watering to once a month.
Temperature Range
Aeonium lancerottense prefers temperatures between 65-75ยฐF (18-24ยฐC). It can tolerate temperatures as low as 50ยฐF (10ยฐC) but may suffer damage in freezing temperatures.
Growing Season
Aeonium lancerottense grows actively in spring and summer. It is dormant in winter.
Growing Difficulty Level
Aeonium lancerottense is easy to grow and maintain. It is a good choice for beginners.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Aeonium lancerottense is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Did You Know?
Aeonium lancerottense is named after the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, where it is found in the wild.
