Aeonium ‘Tip Top’
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This is a shorter form of Aeonium arborescens that is composed of many small rosettes which completely cover the main stems giving the plant a pyramidal shape. The rosettes are green in the center and radiate out to become a dark burgundy color as they age. The species has large panicles of bright yellow flowers but this cultivar may not always flower. When in bloom the flowers attract beneficiaries such as butterflies, bees and other nectar seeking insects. Plants should be covered during hard freezes as leaves are severely damaged by frost though the main stem and plant will likely recover.
It has good salt tolerance and can be grown in seaside gardens.
This succulent can be used to create visual interest in containers, roof decks, lawn edges, borders, and rock gardens. It is also provides a nice contrast to cactus and dry grasses and silver and gray leaved plants. It can work well as a houseplant in rooms with very bright light.
This Aeonium ‘Tip Top’ plant is easily propagated by taking stem cuttings. Allow the stem cutting to dry for a day before planting to avoid rot. It is very heat tolerant but may not be able to withstand extreme cold.
Horticultural Data
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Common Names: ‘Tip Top’ Aeonium, Dwarf Tree Aeonium
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: Canary Islands
Size Label: 1-gallon
Height: 1′
Width: 1-2′
Cold Tolerance: 25 to 30°F; -3.9 to -1.1°C
Heat Tolerance: High heat tolerance
Light Requirement: Full sun along the coast to part shade in hot inland climates
Water needs: Drought tolerant but needs more water when actively growing in fall through spring.
Maintenance: Remove spent flower spikes, if any.
Uses: This succulent can be used to create visual interest in containers, roof decks, lawn edges, borders, and rock gardens. It is also provides a nice contrast to cactus and dry grasses and silver and gray leaved plants. It can work well as a houseplant in rooms with very bright light.
Propagation: This plant is easily propagated by taking stem cuttings. Allow the stem cutting to dry for a day before planting to avoid rot.
Problems: Snails can be an occasional problem but this cultivar is reported to be unpalatable to deer and rabbits. Mealy bugs are also occasionally a problem when it is grown indoors as a houseplant.
Research Links:
http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3816
http://plantlust.com/plants/aeonium-arborescens-tip-top/
Shipping & Availability
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There is a minimum purchase of any 4 plants for online orders. All plants shipped bare root. Other sizes may be available for pick up from our growing grounds in Fallbrook, CA. For more information, give us a call at 760-990-4762.
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