Aeonium’Olimpo ' is consider areversionofAeonium’Eden ' , which is think to be avariegatedform ofAeonium’Velour ' . Although it resemblesAeonium’Velour ' , they are different plants .
Aeonium’Olimpo '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The origin ofAeonium’Olimpo ' is unknown , but it is likely from China .
Aeonium’Olimpo ' is a beautifulshrubbysucculent with myopic branches ending inrosettesof spoonful - shaped leaf . The leaves appear unripened but deepen to maroon and morose purple , creating vivacious rosettes with a green center . The leaf colors switch with the seasons , becoming coloured as sunshine increases .
As of now , flowering has not been observed in this plant .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Aeonium’Olimpo ' thrive in full Lord’s Day to partial shade , but in summer , loose shade may be necessary , specially during the hot afternoon hour . When grow indoors , check it receives as much bright , indirect visible light as possible to prevent the flora from becoming leggy and stretched .
Soil : Unlike most succulents , this plant life requires sandy loam or regular potting dirt rectify with perlite . invalidate placing it in premade soil mixes designed for succulent , as they want more moisture than they typically allow .
Temperature : Aeonium’Olimpo ' does not like hot or dry atmospheric condition , so it may go torpid in summertime . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperature ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : Water the plant thoroughly in spring and tumble , allowing the soil to dry before water again . During the wintertime , water it more meagrely . Although this plant requires more pee than most succulents , too much moisture can lead to etymon rot . Stop irrigate except in waterless conditions during its summertime dormancy .
Fertilizing : During the grow season , apply a water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended durability to stimulate growth and meliorate the plant ’s visual aspect .
Repotting : IfAeonium’Olimpo ' spring up in a container , repot it every two to three years during the springtime . Choose a container with drain hole to prevent root rot .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
extension : This plant is comfortable to spread by stem cuttings . Take cuttings during the growing season and allow the cut ends to dry for several solar day before planting .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Olimpo ' is considered non - toxic , so growing around children and positron emission tomography is safe .
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