Plant Care Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

Taxonomy

Aeonium spathulatum
Aeonium
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

💦 Water

How often to water your Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

Water needs for Spoon-Leaved Aeonium
0.5 cups
every 12

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium 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?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Spoon-Leaved Aeonium in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spoon-Leaved Aeonium: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spoon-Leaved Aeonium in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Spoon-Leaved 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Spoon-Leaved 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium 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

Spoon-Leaved 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.


🪴 Soil

Spoon-Leaved 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Spoon-Leaved 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!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Spoon-Leaved Aeonium 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

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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


🧐 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 Spoon-Leaved Aeonium. 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 Spoon-Leaved Aeonium

Spoon-Leaved Aeonium


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.

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