Aeonium castello-paivae 6510
Author: Carl August Bolle (1821-1909)Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Aeonium
English name: Castello Paiva's Aeonium
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- A monograph of the genus Aeonium (Crassulaceae-Sempervivoideae), Liu, Ho-yih. 1986. Address
- Botanical notes on the Canary Islands II. The evolution of plant forms in the Islands: Aeonium, Kornelius Lems. Ecology 1960 Vol. 41(1) pag. 1-17. DOI
- The Genus Aeonium on Gran Canaria, Cristini, Marco. The Cactus Explorer 2020 Vol. 26 pag. 32-50. ISSN
- Atlantic Aeoniums, Walker, Colin. New Zealand Cactus \& Succulent Journal 2021 Vol. 74(2) pag. 20-34. Address
- Botanical notes on the Canary Islands II. The evolution of plant forms in the Islands: Aeonium, Kornelius Lems. Ecology 1960 Vol. 41(1) pag. 1-17. DOI
- The Genus Aeonium on Gran Canaria, Cristini, Marco. The Cactus Explorer 2020 Vol. 26 pag. 32-50. ISSN
- Atlantic Aeoniums, Walker, Colin. New Zealand Cactus \& Succulent Journal 2021 Vol. 74(2) pag. 20-34. Address
General specifications
Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 5,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from June until July
Ripe fruits in September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Units in the garden: 3x
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 5,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from June until July
Ripe fruits in September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Units in the garden: 3x
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with Pouzzolane 12mm between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-3 weeks.
Germination references
- Germination of the laurel forest species. II. Garajonay National Park, Canary Islands, Banares, Angel and Melo, Nancy and Herrero, Nieves and Vera, MC. 1995 Vol. 65-82. DOI
Germination references
- Germination of the laurel forest species. II. Garajonay National Park, Canary Islands, Banares, Angel and Melo, Nancy and Herrero, Nieves and Vera, MC. 1995 Vol. 65-82. DOI
Experiences in the garden
13-02-18A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Mouvements et Paysages Saint Clair
22-03-18 3x Dead plant because of frost: -7°C Serre.
24-09-18B Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Mouvements et Paysages Saint Clair, they are planted in zone(s) JTCan
01-02-19B Collection of scions in the garden S5 C6.
. . . 2019B Production of 1 plants in our nursery
08-04-21 1x Dead plant: No information.
02-11-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants.
20-10-21 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 02-11-21 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn Surface+Pozzolan12 Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 1-3w
. . . 2021B Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 30-09-21. Stock
20-10-21 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 02-11-21 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn Surface+Pozzolan12 Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 1-3w