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fringed tree houseleek

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A succulent evergreen subshrub, with branching stems tipped with rosettes of fleshy leaves. Rosettes on the main stem can be up to 20cm across, with side stems up to 10cm across. Leaves are spoon-shaped, green with reddish margins, and are edged with fine hairs. Mature rosettes produce spikes of greenish-white flowers in summer

Scientific classification

Species: fringed tree houseleek (Aeonium ciliatum)
Genus: Aeonium
Family: Crassulaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of fringed tree houseleek

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Tenerife

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Quick identification of fringed tree houseleek

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fringed tree houseleek care guide

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely

Fertilizing

Very dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only

Pruning

No pruning required, though stems can be tipped during the growing period to promote a bushy habit

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings, kept at 18°C and barely moist until rooted

Growing

Best grown in containers, in a free-draining medium in part shade or bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant, and feed 2 or 3 times during the growing season. Overwinter in a greenhouse, conservatory or indoors. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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