Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' (Aeonium 'Mardi Gras')

Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras'

Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' shows off with its yellow-green rosettes surrounded by deep purple margins, giving it a distinctive coloration among succulents. Hybridized from other aeoniums, this cultivar was named for its festive coloration, likening it to the Mardi Gras festival. Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' is beloved for its compact size, ease of care, and beautiful colors.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

Early spring, Late winter

Bloom Time

Yellow

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras'

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' is a drought-tolerant plant suited for arid environments, needing water every three weeks. As an evergreen, it retains leaves year-round, conserving water, making it ideal for indoor gardening with controlled humidity.

Fertilize: For tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras', use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer quarterly during the growing season with a diluted solution to avoid root burn. Suspend feeding in winter and apply fertilizer at the pot's edge, using only a quarter of the typical dose to ensure growth and longevity.

Pruning: To maintain the ideal shape of tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras', pruning of redundant or dense branches is recommended in spring and fall. For propagation, cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the wound, and plant it in slightly moist soil after healing.

Propagation: Propagation of tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' is commonly achieved through leaf cuttings, ideally in spring or fall. Use a healthy leaf, place it on slightly humid soil, and maintain a temperature of 25℃ (77℉) with bright, scattered light. Buds will emerge after one to two weeks.

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