saucer plant
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A succulent, evergreen subshrub to 25cm in height, with terminal rosettes of fleshy, tongue-shaped, glossy leaves to 15cm in length, tinged with red. Flowers small, yellow, in large conical panicles
Scientific classification
- Species
- saucer plant (Aeonium undulatum)
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of saucer plant
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Gran Canaria
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of saucer plant
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saucer plant care guide
- Water very sparingly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid wet rosette.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water very sparingly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid wet rosette.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a dilute cactus/succulent fertilizer twice during the active growing season.
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in spring or by cuttings of rosettes kept at 18°C and barely moist until rooted
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. When in growth water freely and feed every two or three weeks with a low nitrogen liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
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