Aeonium ‘Voodoo’
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This large and attractive hybrid Aeonium was created by southern California horticulturist Jack Catlin when crossing Aeonium undulatum with Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’. The burgundy to purple rosette heads reach 12″-16″ in diameter. Like most aeoniums, it is mostly a cool weather grower going somewhat dormant in warm, dry summers. Best leaf color is achieved with at least 3-4 hours of full sun. Aeonium ‘Voodoo’ branches less than other aeoniums and tends to be a solitary plant. The aeonium cross ‘Cyclops’ is of similar parentage but has a larger green eye in the center of the rosette.
This plant blooms in spring, sending up conical clusters of small bright star-shaped yellow flowers. Flowering taxes the plant and blooming stems usually die.
This is a great plant for bringing contrasting dark foliage into succulent and cactus gardens. It looks good when set against gray or silver-blue foliage and is also interesting paired with grasses. It also works well in containers – alone or combined with other succulents.
This plant is easily propagated by taking stem cuttings. Allow the stem cutting to dry for a day before planting to avoid rot. This plant may not come true from seed as it is a hybrid. If a single stem becomes too lanky in can be cut and replanted. The original stem will eventually branch and form new rosettes
Horticultural Data
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Common Names: Giant Red Aeonium
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: Nursery cross with parent plants being endemic to the Canary Islands
Size Label: 1 gallon
Height: 4-5′
Width: 3-4′
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 while in active growth in fall through spring
Maintenance: Remove spent flower stalks if desired.
Uses: This is a great plant for bringing contrasting dark foliage into succulent and cactus gardens. It looks good when set against gray or silver-blue foliage and is also interesting paired with grasses. It also works well in containers – alone or combined with other succulents.
Propagation: This plant is easily propagated by taking stem cuttings. Allow the stem cutting to dry for a day before planting to avoid rot. This plant may not come true from seed as it is a hybrid. If a single stem becomes too lanky in can be cut and replanted. The original stem will eventually branch and form new rosettes
Problems: Protect from snails and slugs which can damage leaves. Requires well-draining soils to avoid root rot.
Research Links:
http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3154
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/163968/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1058
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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