Plant Care Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

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Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Black Tree Aeonium and Aeonium schwartzkopf

Taxonomy

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
Aeonium
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Water needs for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'
0.5 cups
every 12

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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.

Calculate water needs of Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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!

How to Grow Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

Benefits of Growing Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

Common Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

Outdoor Care Guide for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →


💦 Water Needs

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' Water Frequency →

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' Light Requirements →

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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.

Is Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Edible? →

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Toxicity to Cats →

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Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

Best Pots for Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →

What Are Healthy Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' →


❄️ Dormancy

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


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Lifecycle →

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop' →


🧐 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop'. 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 arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'


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

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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leaf-1 24 Plants
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globe Des Plaines, IL
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 Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 23 Plants
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globe Wallingford, CT
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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