Black rose
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
Black Tree Aeonium
Taxonomy
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
Aeonium
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Black rose
Water
How often to water your Black rose
every 12
Black rose 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
Light
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Finding light for Black rose in your home
a window
Black rose love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Black rose does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Black rose in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Black rose
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 Black rose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Black rose 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
Black rose 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
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Black rose
Black rose
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
Large, lush leaves 1
Fast grower 1
Survivor 1
08/23/2021
BEAUTIFUL. Maybe a bit shaky when you first replant because of lack of roots but other than that pretty stable
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
03/01/2021
Got a little green baby one of these and it turned its proper color less than one week under a grow light. Super excited to see it grow!
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