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Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

Genus

Aeonium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' in your home

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aeonium 'Emerald Ice': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

Common Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Water Frequency →

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

💩 Fertilizer

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Aeonium 'Emerald Ice' →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!