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- Q.What Container Should I Use For This Cactus? - My sister has been having trouble taking care of her cactus and since I have a few I tried to ...
- Q.My Aenium Bush Has Weird Scratches Or Markings On Many Of The Rosettes’ Leaves, No One Knows What This Is. - Im not familiar with this type of succulent it’s a new purchase. 1 The “scratches “ or markings are appearing in ...
- Q.What Is Eating This? - I am wondering what could be eating this and what I can do?
- Q.What Should I Do To Revitalise My Aeoniums? - They have turned into tiny flower heads as per photo. Should I just cut them off and replant? Can I ...
- Q.Topsy Turvy Plant Question - I have a Topsy Turvy plant that is indoors in a sunny window. It has grown into a long stalk ...
- Q.Aeonium Plant - The center stalk w/8 blossoms has died out but spawned separate life branches doing great, ? Do I cut down ...
- Q.Can Long Stem Aeoniums Win Prizes - Is it worth entering long stem aeonium in horticultural competition?
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sumayahahmed135 on
November 17, 2020
EnglandQ.What Container Should I Use For This Cactus?
My sister has been having trouble taking care of her cactus and since I have a few I tried to help her out. Her cactus had its roots severed but its still got a few healthy sprouts at the bottom so its okay to plant. My only concern is how much soil it needs and how big of a container it should be put in, also I'm a bit unsure as to how much it should be watered. There's a lot of leaves on it and its around 9cm in diameter so I felt it would need more soil and water but for now I've put it in a wide and shallow disc container. Any advice?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is an Aeonium! They are succulents that must be treated, only slightly, different than a cactus. Unlike a true cactus, this plant must never be allowed to dry out, fully, but never can remain saturated, either.
This article will help you to know what kind of soil they require, and what care they need:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/aeonium/growing-aeonium-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 8, 2021Q.My Aenium Bush Has Weird Scratches Or Markings On Many Of The Rosettes’ Leaves, No One Knows What This Is.
Im not familiar with this type of succulent it’s a new purchase. 1 The “scratches “ or markings are appearing in many of the rosettes ... i’ve inquired in nurseries but no one has seen this type of markings before. 2 the stems are also long, skinny and woody (like flaky) which seem unsuitable for propagating from those. Ivonne from Costa Rica.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Black lines on aeonium are caused by touching or abrading the rosettes. Always hold them by the stems if you are taking cuttings. Anything that touches the leaves or if it rubs up against something will leave these black lines or spots, but they won't show up till the next day.
Here is more about their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/aeonium/growing-aeonium-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 2, 2021Q.What Is Eating This?
I am wondering what could be eating this and what I can do?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It could be slug damage. Do you see any slime trails nearby? Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm
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Anonymous on
December 23, 2021Q.What Should I Do To Revitalise My Aeoniums?
They have turned into tiny flower heads as per photo. Should I just cut them off and replant? Can I cut the stalks into pieces and plant them? Many thanks.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 23, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help. It says the terminal rosettes can be cut off and replanted.
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January 18, 2022Q.Topsy Turvy Plant Question
I have a Topsy Turvy plant that is indoors in a sunny window. It has grown into a long stalk with babies coming out of the base. I want to behead it and replant the top and allow the babies to just continue growing into new plants. Can I do this now or do I really have to wait until spring. I have to place it so it always leans against the window or it falls over. I attached photos but couldn’t see them. Thanks.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.That is a cool looking plant! These articles should help with the pruning and care. I didn't see anything about waiting till spring, so I think you are OK to do it now.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/prune-leggy-succulent-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/what-are-succulent-pups.htm
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Anonymous on
July 14, 2022Q.Aeonium Plant
The center stalk w/8 blossoms has died out but spawned separate life branches doing great, ? Do I cut down the dead part?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut the dead stems back to the base. Here is how to care for aeonium-plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/aeonium/growing-aeonium-plants.htm
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August 29, 2023Q.Can Long Stem Aeoniums Win Prizes
Is it worth entering long stem aeonium in horticultural competition?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 29, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I'm not aware of any competitions, strictly, for Aeoniums. That doesn't mean that there aren't any, however. You might try your local horticultural extension, as they might have an idea of some of the competitions in your area:
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