Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' is a small , low - maintenance plant that is a wizardly addition to rock garden and on porch and terrace when turn in containers .
Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion '
Aeonium’Ballerina '
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Goblin '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
This industrial plant is a reversion ofAeonium’Ballerina’that often reverts , producing little potato of green , non - variegated leaves on the same specimen .
Grown in morning sun. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' , usually sold asAeonium’Goblin ' , is a small , shrubbysucculent that formsrosettesof unripened , spoon - shaped leaves . The rosette can maturate up to 4 in ( 10 cm ) in diam , while the plant can progress to a altitude of 8 inches ( 20 cm ) . The leaves are fleshy with a velvety texture and are often sticky to the touch . When endanger to intense sunshine , the leave show lovely yellow , orange , and red look .
During late wintertime and spring , Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' grow dense clusters of genius - shaped bloom on lax , leafy stalk that can grow up to 12 in ( 30 cm ) long . The flowers are 8- to 10 - merous with green , hairysepalsand sensationalistic , lance - shapedpetals . The plant ismonocarpic , which means that the rosettes die after flowering .
twinkle : Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' thrives in full sun to fond shade , but in summer , scant subtlety may be necessary , especially during the hotter afternoon hour . When growing indoors , assure it receives as much bright , indirect light as potential to keep the plant from becoming leggy and stretch out .
Flowers. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
filth : Unlike most succulent , this industrial plant require a sandy loam or veritable potting soil amended with perlite . Avoid place it in premade grime mixes designed for succulent since it needs more wet than they typically provide .
Temperature : Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' does not care hot or wry atmospheric condition , so it may go dormant in the summertime . It grows estimable inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Water the plant life thoroughly in spring and fall , grant the soil to dry out before water again . During the wintertime , water it more slenderly . Although this plant requires more water than most succulents , too much moisture can lead to root putrefaction . During its dormancy in summer , stop water except in desiccated condition .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : To stimulate growth and improve the plant ’s visual aspect , hold a water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommend strength only during the growing season .
repot : If growingAeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' in a container , repot it every two to three years during the spring . pick out a container with drain holes to prevent root putrefaction .
generation : This plant is easy to propagate by stem cutting . Take cuttings during the growing time of year and allow the cut end to dry for several days before planting .
Grown in full sun. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more atHow to Grow and give care for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Ballerina Reversion ' is considered non - toxic , so acquire around children and pets is secure .
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Flower buds. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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