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Aeonium balsamiferum (Balsam-yielding giant houseleek)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aeonium balsamiferum
Other names
Balsam-yielding giant houseleek, Sempervivum balsamiferum, Balsam houseleek
Genus
Aeonium Aeonium
Species
A. balsamiferum - A. balsamiferum is a tender, balsam-scented, succulent, evergreen perennial or subshrub with thick branches topped with a saucer-shaped rosette of sticky, spoon-shaped, pointed, pale green leaves and conical panicles of pale yellow flowers in late spring.
Aeonium balsamiferum is: Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Rosette
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded rosettes as needed.
Propagation
Sow seed at 19-24C in spring. Take rosette cuttings and keep in slightly moist cactus cutting compost at 18C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Aeonium balsamiferum (Balsam-yielding giant houseleek) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. In hot, dry areas, best with midday or partial shade. In areas with cooler summers, best in full sun. Leaf colour is best in full sun. If container grown, overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in filtered light. In the growing season, water freely & feed 2-3 times in growth. Keep dry when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Aeonium balsamiferum
Other names
Balsam-yielding giant houseleek, Sempervivum balsamiferum, Balsam houseleek
Genus
Aeonium Aeonium
Species
A. balsamiferum - A. balsamiferum is a tender, balsam-scented, succulent, evergreen perennial or subshrub with thick branches topped with a saucer-shaped rosette of sticky, spoon-shaped, pointed, pale green leaves and conical panicles of pale yellow flowers in late spring.
Native to
Canary Islands
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Remove faded rosettes as needed.
Propagation
Sow seed at 19-24C in spring. Take rosette cuttings and keep in slightly moist cactus cutting compost at 18C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Aeonium balsamiferum (Balsam-yielding giant houseleek) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Mediterranean
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. In hot, dry areas, best with midday or partial shade. In areas with cooler summers, best in full sun. Leaf colour is best in full sun. If container grown, overwinter indoors. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in filtered light. In the growing season, water freely & feed 2-3 times in growth. Keep dry when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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