Black Rose Aeonium, Aeonium Arboreum 'Schwarzkopf'
Botanical Name: Aeonium arboreum 'Schwarzkopf' 14
Previous Botanical Names: Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'
Common Names: Black Tree Aeonium, Black Aeonium, Black Head, Black Rose, Black Beauty
About
Full of drama, the Black Rose Aeonium knows how to put on a show with its unique color, shape, and texture. The black crown of plump succulent foliage appears almost iridescent and brings an otherworldly quality to any plant collection. This is a great plant for someone with a lot of sunlight!
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright direct light. Tolerates bright indirect light. Growth will slow in lower light conditions.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to dry out. Tolerates drought. Will not tolerate excessive watering and can succumb to rot easily.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a well draining soil mix that doesn’t retain much water. Sand, pumice, and perlite are key components. This combination ensures stability, access to water when they need it, and consistent access to oxygen.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
