Aeonium is from the Crassulaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Cacti so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Cacti you may have.
Aeonium – How to repot for best results
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Aeonium, just like you would repot your String Of Pearls as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Aeonium loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Aeonium by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Aeonium is: Winter, spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Aeonium
Patience is key when extracting your Aeonium from the pot. Depending on the age of the Aeonium, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Aeonium for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Aeonium from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, loamy soil and allow your Aeonium to flourish.
Caring for your Aeonium into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Aeonium is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
What should you expect if you have repot Aeonium correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Aeonium flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Pink blooms in the Winter, spring time and enjoy seeing your Aeonium grow up before these months to around 3–36 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Succulent Senecio instead.
Once the repotting process is done for your Aeonium, what should you do?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Aeonium grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 9–11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Canary Islands, Africa).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3–36 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Aeonium reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.
Where should you keep Aeonium? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Aeonium will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (9–11 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Canary Islands, Africa). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Aeonium or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Does Aeonium have any other names?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Aeonium? Names such as Aeonium Aeonium or Aeonium spp. might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Showy Stonecrop.
What plant family is Aeonium from?
Aeonium is from the family of Crassulaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Cacti which is non-toxic once mature.