Flat-Topped Aeonium
Also known as
Dinner Plate Plant and Saucer Plant
Taxonomy
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Flat-Topped Aeonium

How often to water your Flat-Topped Aeonium

every 12
Flat-Topped Aeonium needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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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Finding light for Flat-Topped Aeonium in your home

a window
Flat-Topped Aeonium love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flat-Topped Aeonium does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flat-Topped Aeonium in your home š”.

How to fertilize Flat-Topped Aeonium

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flat-Topped Aeonium after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Flat-Topped 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
Flat-Topped Aeonium requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Flat-Topped 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
Flat-Topped Aeonium is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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
Flat-Topped Aeonium grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Flat-Topped 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
Flat-Topped Aeonium is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen.
Care Summary for Flat-Topped Aeonium
Flat-Topped Aeonium
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
