Mountain Rose (Aeonium dodrantale)

Mountain Rose

Mountain Rose's fleshy leaves come in the shape of beautiful and numerous rose-like rosettes that have made the plant popular in cultivation. In conditions with normal humidity, the rosettes are open and look like houseleeks. However, during the dry season, the rosettes close to avoid water loss, exhibiting their namesake rose shape or a teacup shape.

Scientific classification

Species

Mountain Rose (Aeonium dodrantale)

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Succulent

Plant Type

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Mountain Rose

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Mountain Rose thrives in arid conditions with infrequent watering, ideally once every three weeks. It prefers dry soil and is highly drought-tolerant, making it suitable for rock gardens and xeriscapes. Its water-storing leaves enable it to endure low rainfall periods.

Fertilize: Mountain Rose typically thrives in poor environments and does not require fertilization during its growth cycle. A small amount of slow-release fertilizer may be applied in early summer, but fertilization is unnecessary. Avoid fertilizing during dormancy, as excess nutrients can harm growth.

Pruning: To maintain mountain Rose's shape, prune redundant or dense branches in spring and fall using tools like knives and scissors. For propagation, cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder on the wound, and plant it in slightly moist soil after it heals.

Propagation: Succulents can be propagated from seeds, but leaf cutting is more common, particularly in spring and fall. Cut a healthy leaf and place it on slightly humid soil at 25℃ (77℉) with bright, scattered light. A bud typically appears after one to two weeks.

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