Aeonium ciliatum
Care, watering, light and tips for Aeonium ciliatum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 15 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Aeonium ciliatum
Aeonium ciliatum, commonly known as Bejeque de Anaga, is a succulent endemic to the Canary Islands, forming compact, velvety rosettes of green leaves, often with reddish hues along the edges. Its stems can branch, creating an attractive shrub-like plant. It is ideal for rock gardens, sunny patio pots, or as part of succulent collections, adding an exotic and resilient touch.
Native range
Canary Islands (Spain)
Care tips
It requires full sun to bright partial shade to maintain its coloration and compact form. Watering should be moderate in spring and autumn, drastically reducing it in summer (its dormancy period) and winter, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Use a very well-draining substrate, specific for cacti and succulents. Avoid excessive moisture in the rosettes and winter watering, as these are common causes of rot.
How to save a dying Aeonium ciliatum
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, falling leaves; stem darkening and becoming mushy. May show black fungal spots.
- First aid
- If stem rot, cut above affected area with sterile blade. Let it callus 2-3 days. Plant in dry, light substrate. Do not water until rooted.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and constant humidity are lethal. Heavy soil or poor drainage will quickly rot it. Does not tolerate frost.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot hasn't reached the main rosette. It's very drought-tolerant and can regrow if given a second chance.