Aeonium lindleyi
Also known as: Lindley's aeonium
The species used to neutralize goat poisonings in the Canaries; bushy with tiny sticky rosettes. It belongs to the Aeonium genus, comes from Canary Islands (Tenerife), stays around Small clumps 15–30 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aeonium
- Origin: Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Mature size: Small clumps 15–30 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Mature size
- Small clumps 15–30 cm
- Growth habit
- Many small sticky green rosettes, bushy
- Leaf colour
- Small sticky bright green rosettes
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Lindley's aeonium
About the Aeonium lindleyi
The species used to neutralize goat poisonings in the Canaries; bushy with tiny sticky rosettes. One of the more 'wild-looking' aeoniums.
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 lindleyi is a Aeonium succulent from Canary Islands (Tenerife). The species used to neutralize goat poisonings in the Canaries; bushy with tiny sticky rosettes. One of the more 'wild-looking' aeoniums.
Identification
Key identification features: Small sticky bright green rosettes leaves in a Many small sticky green rosettes, bushy form, reaching Small clumps 15–30 cm. Also known as Lindley's aeonium. Nickname: 'Lindley's aeonium'. Nickname: 'Lindley's aeonium'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aeonium lindleyi?
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 lindleyi 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 lindleyi, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.