Aeonium tabuliforme (Dinner Plate Aeonium) - Best Growing Tips

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for the Aeonium tabuliforme. Aeonium tabuliforme is a truly unique species and a testament to nature’s symmetry. The Flat-topped Aeonium, sometimes referred to as the Dinner Plate Aeonium is among the succulents with the most stunning look. It is a unique Aeonium that stands out from the rest of the genus because of its strangely-shaped rosette. It is an evergreen succulent with a flat rosette of broad, rounded, and soft leaves. The leaves measure 3 to 5 inches in length and have a waxy, smooth texture.
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Aeonium tabuliforme (Dinner Plate Aeonium) - Best Growing Tips
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - Light and Location
1:51 - Watering
2:27- Temperature
2:57 - Humidity
3:14 - Fertilization
3:36 - Propagation
4:49 - Potting and Repotting
6:00 - Toxicity and Common Pests
7:06 - Note and Avoid
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Summary
Dinner Plate Aeonium is an evergreen succulent with a flat rosette of broad, rounded, and soft leaves. The leaves measure 3 to 5 inches in length and have a waxy, smooth texture. They are often bordered with white, silvery-gray, or brownish hairs that give them a slightly furry appearance. The leaves are arranged on top of each other, growing radially outward. As a result, they won’t bend or curve inwards like most rosettes but rather stay completely flat-resulting in the iconic dinner plant shape.
1. Light and Location
Aeonium tabuliforme like full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. So set it out in the open if you have a bright, sunny spot on your patio that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day, and you have no worries about the plant’s safety from the hot afternoon sun. In most scenarios, sunburn is not an issue. However, best practice dictates that we seek to prevent rather than treat.
2. Watering
Water your plant deeply but ensure that the excess water drains quickly and efficiently. Compared to other succulents adapted for living in hot deserts, Aeoniums have much shallower root systems. Even though they’re drought-tolerant and will survive on less water than many other plants, they still need regular watering.
3. Temperature
Aeonium tabuliforme require temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It cannot tolrate a temperature of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit for a long time as such should be avoided. When temperatures dip below freezing outside or even indoors if it’s too cold in general, your plant may become damaged because its roots are too sensitive.
4. Humidity
These plants prefer higher humidity levels than many other succulents, so check on them regularly throughout the year to ensure they’re getting what they need.
5. Fertilization
Fertilize Aeonium tabuliforme in spring and fall when new growth appears. Use a balanced fertilizer, one that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in equal amounts. These fertilizers are labeled 10-10-10 in most cases, and all nurseries have them in stock.
6. Propagation
Aeonium tabuliforme can be propagated by stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and seeds. To propagate using stem cuttings, remove stems from healthy plants in mid-spring. Leave at least 3 inches of stalk on each cutting. Cut off any damaged leaves. Store each cutting in a dry spot so they have plenty of time to heal up. Once that’s done, place them into warm, moist soil and provide humidity. Roots will start to grow over the next few weeks.
7. Potting and Repotting
Aeonium tabuliforme generally need to be repotted every two to three years. These plants require a balanced soil mix that drains quickly and has plenty of inorganic matter. Choose a pot that is larger than the old container. The new container must have holes in its bottom for drainage. Since Aeoniums are succulents, they hate having their roots waterlogged.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Aeonium tabuliforme is considered to be non-toxic for pets. These succulents are susceptible to Aphids, Mealybugs and Scale Insects.
9. Please Note and Avoid
Over-watering
Placing Under Harsh Sunlight
Using Poorly Drained Potting Mediums
Fertilizing During Dormancy
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