Aeonium 'Garnet'
Also known as: Garnet aeonium
'Garnet': the red melts gradually from the leaf edge toward the green centre — softer than Zwartkop's full-black look. It belongs to the Aeonium genus, comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 10–20 cm, branching, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aeonium
- Origin: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Rosette 10–20 cm, branching
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 10–20 cm, branching
- Growth habit
- Branching rosettes between Zwartkop and Kiwi
- Leaf colour
- Green centres with garnet-red edges blending inward
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Garnet aeonium
About the Aeonium 'Garnet'
'Garnet': the red melts gradually from the leaf edge toward the green centre — softer than Zwartkop's full-black look. Branches readily.
Care and cultivation
Aeoniums grow in winter and rest in summer — reverse watering. Water lightly during cool months, almost none in high summer. A closed, curling rosette in summer is normal dormancy. Light: Bright light, some direct sun. Water: Light water in the winter growing season; near-dry in summer. Soil: Succulent mix with 30–40% grit.
Description
Aeonium 'Garnet' is a Aeonium succulent from Garden hybrid. 'Garnet': the red melts gradually from the leaf edge toward the green centre — softer than Zwartkop's full-black look. Branches readily.
Identification
Key identification features: Green centres with garnet-red edges blending inward leaves in a Branching rosettes between Zwartkop and Kiwi form, reaching Rosette 10–20 cm, branching. Also known as Garnet aeonium. Nickname: 'Garnet aeonium'. Nickname: 'Garnet aeonium'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aeonium 'Garnet'?
Light water in the winter growing season; near-dry in summer. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Aeonium 'Garnet' toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Aeonium 'Garnet', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.