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Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

3.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as

Aeonium Lily Pot

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

Genus

Aeonium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aeonium 'Lily Pad' in your home

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' →

Common Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' Water Frequency →

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 🏡.

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Light Requirements →

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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.

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Toxicity to Cats →

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Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Toxicity to Humans →

💨 Humidity

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aeonium 'Lily Pad' →

💩 Fertilizer

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen.

🌸 Flowers

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

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Aeonium 'Lily Pad' 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 'Lily Pad' →

🧐 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 'Lily Pad'. 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!

Care Summary for Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

Aeonium 'Lily Pad'

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

@@Kenziestar

3 Plants

93 XP

Aberdeen, WA

07/10/2021

This is my first plant, like ever. It was recommended by the guy at the nursery. I recommend doing your own research before getting a little gal like this. Lily is definitely cute, but can be hard to take care of. She needs up to 6 hours of sunlight, only water every 5 days, and she can easily brown or die if left in the sun for so long.