How much humidity does Blushing Aeonium like?

Blushing Aeonium 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Blushing Aeonium?

Blushing Aeonium 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!

Should I fertilize my Blushing Aeonium?

Blushing Aeonium 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!

Does Blushing Aeonium go dormant?

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

Which region is Blushing Aeonium native to?

Blushing Aeonium is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen .

Does Blushing Aeonium produce flowers?

Blushing Aeonium produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Q: How often should I water my Blushing Aeonium?

Blushing Aeonium 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Blushing Aeonium need?

Blushing Aeonium 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aeonium 'Blushing Beauty'

Genus

Aeonium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Blushing Aeonium

Water

How often to water your Blushing Aeonium

Blushing Aeonium needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Oakland, California

37% Low

Growing Blushing Aeonium in Oakland right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 26th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oakland is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 27% ☀️

January 24th, 2023

Oakland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Oakland is expected to increase by 27% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.3 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 26th, 2023

This month, Oakland is getting an average of 8.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Blushing Aeonium: 1ft from a window

Blushing Aeonium love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Blushing Aeonium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Blushing Aeonium

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blushing Aeonium: 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 Blushing Aeonium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Blushing Aeonium

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 22nd, 2023

The growing potential in Oakland is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…