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Aeonium Decorum

Aeonium Decorum

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Overview

The Aeonium decorum, a captivating succulent, reaches a modest 24 inches tall and wide. Its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves boast a green center with pink margins, intensifying under direct sun. This low-maintenance perennial prefers well-draining soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11, making it ideal for xeriscaping and coastal gardens. With minimal water needs, it's perfect for water-wise landscapes or as an ornamental container specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Aeonium Decorum — This low-maintenance perennial prefers well-draining soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Aeonium Decorum — commonly referred to as Green PinwheelAeonium Decorum — With minimal water needs, it's perfect for water-wise landscapes or as an ornamental container specimenAeonium Decorum — The Aeonium decorum, a captivating succulent, reaches a modest 24 inches tall and wideAeonium Decorum — intensifying under direct sunAeonium Decorum — Hailing from the Canary IslandsAeonium Decorum — particularly when kissed by the sun+7

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Aeonium Decorum — This low-maintenance perennial prefers well-draining soil and thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Aeonium Decorum — commonly referred to as Green Pinwheel
Aeonium Decorum — With minimal water needs, it's perfect for water-wise landscapes or as an ornamental container specimen
Aeonium Decorum — The Aeonium decorum, a captivating succulent, reaches a modest 24 inches tall and wide
Aeonium Decorum — intensifying under direct sun
Aeonium Decorum — Hailing from the Canary Islands
Aeonium Decorum — particularly when kissed by the sun
Aeonium Decorum — making it ideal for xeriscaping and coastal gardens
Aeonium Decorum — The leaves boast a vibrant green hue with pinkish undertones
Aeonium Decorum — spatulate leaves which form striking rosettes at the ends of its branches
Aeonium Decorum — this perennial plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Aeonium Decorum — each rosette spanning up to 4 inches in diameter
Aeonium Decorum — stands as a fascinating succulent that can add a bold architectural statement to your landscape design
Aeonium Decorum — spoon-shaped leaves boast a green center with pink margins
Photographs by 7 contributors

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