Aeonium are succulents, most of which form a thicker trunk over time, which makes them look like small trees. They have rosette-forming growth and can come in different colors and sizes. The stems are easy to shape when young, which makes them suitable for making small bonsai-like plants.
Aeoniums thrive in wetter conditions than most other succulents and they have a dormant period in the summer.
Light: Aeonium thrives best in full sun to moderate shade. The plants can get used to standing outside in full sun as long as the danger of frost is over. When growing them indoors, they should be given a bright location, preferably a south-facing window. There may be a need to supplement with plant lights in the winter.
Substrate/Soil: Unlike most other succulents, Aeonium thrives best in a substrate that holds water better. You can use a mixture of peat/coconut and mineral substrate in a ratio of 50/50.
Temperature: Aeonium does not like too high a temperature or being completely dry. For that reason, they can go to rest in the summer. The minimum temperature for this plant is -1.1 °C. The colder it is, the drier they should be.
Watering: The plants go dormant in the summer when it is at its hottest, so they should be watered sparingly. In spring and autumn, they are in active growth, so they should be watered regularly. The top 3-4 cm of soil should dry up before watering again. In winter, when there is less light and lower temperatures, they should be watered moderately.
Fertilization: It is recommended to use a weak fertilizer solution of complete fertilizer approx. every 3 waterings during the growing season.
Repotting: The plants can be repotted when they have grown too big for their pot or when the soil is in too poor a condition. Should be repotted in the spring in a pot with drainage holes so that the water can flow through well.
Propagation: Aeoniums are easy to propagate by cuttings. You can cut off part of the stem in the spring and pot them in suitable soil when the wound surface is completely dry.