Aeonium pseudourbicum
Care, watering, light and tips for Aeonium pseudourbicum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Aeonium pseudourbicum
Aeonium pseudourbicum, also known as the False Urban Aeonium, is a shrubby succulent endemic to Tenerife, Canary Islands. It forms compact rosettes of bright green leaves that can develop reddish hues on the edges with sun exposure, creating a very attractive contrast. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, pots in sunny patios, or as part of succulent arrangements, adding an exotic and architectural touch.
Native range
Canary Islands (Spain)
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure or bright partial shade to maintain its intense coloration. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter. Use a well-draining substrate, specific for succulents or cacti, to prevent waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, so ensuring good drainage is crucial.
How to save a dying Aeonium pseudourbicum
- Warning signs
- Wilted, wrinkled, or soft leaves; excessively closed rosettes; soft or black stem.
- First aid
- Remove dead leaves. Check substrate: if wet, stop watering; if dry, hydrate without overwatering. Move to partial shade.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is fatal. Also strong direct sun in summer, which burns or over-stresses it.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the stem isn't completely rotted. Act fast, especially with watering or sun issues.