How much sunlight does my Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' need?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' like?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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 Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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 Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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 Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' go dormant?

It’s common for Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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 Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' native to?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen .

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Q: How often should I water my Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'?

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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.

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Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aeonium castello-paivae 'Suncup'

Genus

Aeonium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'

Water

How often to water your Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' 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.

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Light

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Finding light for Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup': 1ft from a window

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup': 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 castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'

Aeonium castello-paivae variegata 'Suncup'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

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21 Plants

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Phoenix, AZ

11/05/2021

The only thing I can tell you for certain at this point is that this succulent does not travel well. I received it along with another succulent which was fine. The Aeonium was a mess. I looked up information on this variety and found (from a source not affiliated with the site from which I purchased) and found that the Aeonium “regularly have SHIPPING ISSUES including bruising, abrasions , and curled leaves.” They say this happens no matter how carefully it is packaged. I found soil in the crevices of the rosettes and have not been able to remove all of it. If you can pick up this plant from the nursery and carefully transport it home, you’ll no doubt live it.