Aeonium canariense ssp christii 16259
Author: (Oscar Burchard (1863-1949)) Angel Bañares (1954-)Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Aeonium
Synonym(s): Aeonium longithyrsum,Aeonium palmense,Sempervivum palmense
English name: Christ'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: 25ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until July
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: 1x
Frost resistance: 25ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: yellow
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until July
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: 1x
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 2-6 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
09-04-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds. Stock
13-05-19 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 20-05-19.
Protocol: Spring Surface+Pozzolan12 Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 2-6w
. . . 2019A Production of 4 plants in our nursery: Serre4 3x F2 and planted in zone(s) JTCan