Aeonium lindleyi (Aeonium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Species | lindleyi |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 50 |
| Height | 30 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A short succulent with yellow flowers blooming in rosettes during the late spring. Leaves have a dark green bulbous shape and are light green at the base. |
| Shape | Upright to rounded. |
| Landscape | Container planting, rock garden, or as a single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagation by cuttings during growing season. |
| Cultivation | Growth occurs during winter to spring during cooler temperatures. It is dormant during the hot season. Requires partial shade in sandy loam soil. |
| Pests | Root rot if over watered. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found at elevations of 200 - 500 m, on the Island of Tenerife. |
Photographs
Aeonium lindleyi, form. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.
Aeonium lindleyi, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.