Aeonium Greenovia (Care Guide With Pictures)- Succulents Network

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Basic Info

Aeonium Greenovia is also known as ‘Green Rose Buds’ for obvious reasons. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 24 cm (10″) tall. The plants main feature are the green to light green leaves that grow to look like a rose.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedeae
Tribe: Sedinae
Genus: Aeonium

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

Aeonium Greenovia “Green Rose Buds” can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs less watering than other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Aloe healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this Aloe. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.

General Care for Aeonium Greenovia “Green Rose Buds”

This succulent type is a rare one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy pink-orange flowers. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!

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Quick Facts:

Prefers full sun
Not too much sun or cold
Can be grown outdoor

Grows 24 cm (10″) tall
If grown in container repot ever 2-3 years
Best Zone is -1.1°C (or 30°F)

Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
Does not handle cold well
Best propagated by seeds

Grows best during Spring and Fall

Where to Plant

The Aeonium Greenovia is a succulent that needs strong light. When planting this Green Rose Buds type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.

This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1°C (30°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Aeonium Greenovia ‘Green Rose Buds’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.

How to Propagate Aeonium Greenovia ‘Green Rose Buds’

Aeonium Greenovia “Green Rose Buds” can be propagated by seeds. Propagating by seeds would be difficult since this succulent is a difficult type to grow. This slow-growing succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.

Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.

Offsets

Aeonium Greenovia “Green Rose Buds” propagates from the offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you should wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.

Seeds

This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.