Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ - Best Way to Take Care Of

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for the Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’. Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is among the most striking succulents ever to grace a garden. It is a cultivated variety of Aeonium arboreum. Deep purple, almost black succulent leaves form wide, loose rosettes. Multiple thick, grey to greyish brown stems hold the rosettes up high on full display. This coloration immediately contrasts with the regular mid-greens in a typical garden. Under direct sunlight, the color of the leaves darkens into a deeper black.
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Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ - Best Way to Take Care Of
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:16 - Light and Location
1:49 - Watering
2:24 - Temperature
3:07 - Humidity
3:17 - Fertilization
3:37 - Propagation
4:46 - Potting and Repotting
5:59 - Toxicity and Common Pests
7:11 - Note and Avoid
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Summary
Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is among the most striking succulents ever to grace a garden. It is a cultivated variety of Aeonium arboreum. Deep purple, almost black succulent leaves form wide, loose rosettes. Multiple thick, grey to greyish brown stems hold the rosettes up high on full display.
1. Light and Location
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ is a succulent that prefers full sun. Direct sunlight, with no shade, is best for this plant. If you don’t have the option of placing your plant in full sun, it will still grow normally in light shade, but the leaves colors might not be as vibrant.
2. Watering
Aeoniums need more water than many succulents because they have shallow root systems. Therefore, you should water more often when it’s hot out; in cold weather, less so. In summer, when the plant is dormant, you should still give it enough water to keep it alive but not too much so that the roots become soggy and rot.
3. Temperature
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ prefers a temperature range of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Ideal growing temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This succulent is cold sensitive, so keep it above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Try not to expose it to freezing temperatures or extreme heat.
4. Humidity
This plant is slightly more forgiving of high humidity than most succulents but prefers a moderate humidity level of around 50 percent.
5. Fertilization
The best time to fertilize is spring or fall. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer for the best results. Generally, any fertilizer labeled 10-10-10 is a balanced fertilizer suitable for most plants. Aeoniums are pretty hardy plants and don’t need fertilizing very often.
6. Propagation
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ can be propagated by stem cuttings and leaf cuttings. These plants normally take a long time to propagate from leaves. Propagating from stem cuttings is easy enough and almost guarantees success. Take a stem cutting and let it dry for a day or two. It may take more than two days. Dip the cutting in the rooting hormone. This will help speed up the rooting and propagation process. Once the stems are dry, you can put them in well-draining potting soil.
7. Potting and Repotting
The most appropriate time to repot aeonium arboreum zwartkop is when it has filled the pot with roots. Since these plants are slow-growing perennials, you can also wait until they have outgrown their pots too much before moving them into larger containers. When repotting these plants in spring or summer, choose a container that is larger than the current pot. Use a balanced growing medium.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is not listed as toxic to pets by ASPCA. This Aeonium is generally pest-free. Aphids, mealybugs, and scale insects are among the most common pests that can infect this plant.
9. Please Note and Avoid
Over-watering
Placing Under Harsh Sunlight
Using Poorly Drained Potting Mediums
Fertilizing During Dormancy
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