Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' crested
Also known as: Crested black rose
The crested form of the black rose aeonium — leaves fan along a single sculptural ridge like dark coral. It comes from Garden crested sport, stays around Crested fan 15–40 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: Garden crested sport
- Mature size: Crested fan 15–40 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Garden crested sport
- Mature size
- Crested fan 15–40 cm
- Growth habit
- Cristate mutation: leaves fan along a crested ridge instead of rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Near-black fan-shaped crested ridge
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Crested black rose
About the Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' crested
The crested form of the black rose aeonium — leaves fan along a single sculptural ridge like dark coral. A collector centrepiece.
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 'Schwarzkopf' crested is a Aeonium succulent from Garden crested sport. The crested form of the black rose aeonium — leaves fan along a single sculptural ridge like dark coral. A collector centrepiece.
Identification
Key identification features: Near-black fan-shaped crested ridge leaves in a Cristate mutation: leaves fan along a crested ridge instead of rosettes form, reaching Crested fan 15–40 cm. Also known as Crested black rose. Nickname: 'Crested black rose'. Nickname: 'Crested black rose'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' crested?
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 'Schwarzkopf' crested 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 'Schwarzkopf' crested, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.