Aeonium balsamiferum
Care, watering, light and tips for Aeonium balsamiferum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Aeonium balsamiferum
Aeonium balsamiferum, commonly known as Bejeque farrobo, is a shrubby succulent endemic to the Canary Islands, valued for its rosettes of fleshy, sticky leaves that emit a pleasant balsamic scent. Its compact, bright green rosettes can grow quite large on woody stems, creating an attractive structure. It is ideal for rockeries, large pots on sunny patios, or as part of a succulent garden, adding an exotic and Mediterranean touch.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure to maintain its compact form and optimal coloration, though it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, and drastically reduced during its summer dormancy to prevent rot. Use a very well-draining substrate, specific for cacti and succulents. Avoid excessive humidity, especially in winter and during its summer dormancy, as it is prone to root rot.
How to save a dying Aeonium balsamiferum
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, drooping leaves (underwatering); black spots (fungi from excess moisture).
- First aid
- Remove dead leaves. If wrinkled, water deeply. If spotted, prune and reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter, quickly rots stem and roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if problems are caught early. They are very drought-tolerant and can regrow.