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Rosette Succulent
SucculentAeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
- Partial sun
- Zones 9–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- pH 6.5–7.5
Overview
A dramatic black rose succulent that forms stunning dark purple-black rosettes on branching stems. This architectural beauty creates incredible contrast in succulent arrangements and turns nearly black in bright light. The rosettes can reach impressive sizes and occasionally produce tall spikes of bright yellow flowers.
Planting
Propagate from stem cuttings or offsets. Allow to callus for several days before planting.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21 (from leaf cuttings).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, mealybugs, scale insects. Common diseases: Root rot, stem rot from overwatering or poor drainage.