Aeonium 'Torchbearer'

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A mound-forming succulent with rosettes of fleshy leaves which develop green but become deep red purple. It multiplies as new rosettes at the base, gradually forming a mat or cascading over the sides of a pot. Each rosette may eventually grow a head of yellow-green flowers after which that rosette will die

Aeonium 'Torchbearer'

Scientific classification

Species
Aeonium 'Torchbearer' (Aeonium 'Torchbearer')
Genus
Aeonium
Family
Crassulaceae
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Toxicity
Cactus Succulent
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Matforming · Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Aeonium 'Torchbearer'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Aeonium 'Torchbearer'

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Aeonium 'Torchbearer' care guide

Water only when substrate fully dry, overwatering leads to rotted core
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Water only when substrate fully dry, overwatering leads to rotted core

Fertilizing

Low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly only in warm active growth time

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19-24C in spring or by cuttings of rosettes kept at 18C and barely moist until rooted

Growing

Grow in any well-lit and well-drained soil. For more advice see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

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