Aeonium appendiculatum
Care, watering, light and tips for Aeonium appendiculatum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Aeonium appendiculatum
Aeonium appendiculatum, also known as Gomera Pointed Bejeque, is a succulent endemic to La Gomera (Canary Islands) that forms compact, flat rosettes of green, fleshy leaves. Its rosette is distinguished by its densely apiculate (with a small point) leaves and ciliate margins. It is ideal for rock gardens, pots on sunny patios, or as part of succulent collections, adding an exotic and low-maintenance touch.
Native range
Canary Islands (La Gomera)
Care tips
It requires full sun or bright partial shade exposure to maintain its compact shape and coloration. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter to prevent rot. Use a very well-drained substrate, specific for succulents or cacti, to prevent waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this species, as well as a lack of protection against intense frosts.
How to save a dying Aeonium appendiculatum
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, drooping leaves; soft, dark stem at the base.
- First aid
- Remove affected leaves and stems. Repot in dry, well-draining substrate. Water only when substrate is completely dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter or low temperatures. Insufficient light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the stem is not completely rotted. It's very resilient.