zwartkop succulent Black Rose Zwartkop Aeonium

zwartkop succulent Black Rose Zwartkop AeoniumDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Aeonium Black Rose 'Zwartkop' is a striking succulent with clumps up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall gray brown stems that often branch near their base. The long, bare stems hold large terminal rosettes (up to 8 inches 20 cm in diameter) of very dark purple, almost black leaves. Large conical clusters of bright yellow star shaped blooms. Aeonium leaves bruises very easily, so please expect that there may be some bruises

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

• Aeonium Black Rose 'Zwartkop' is a striking succulent with clumps up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall gray-brown stems that often branch near their base. The long, bare stems hold large terminal rosettes (up to 8 inches/20 cm in diameter) of very dark purple, almost black leaves. Large conical clusters of bright yellow star-shaped blooms.
  
  Aeonium leaves bruises very easily, so please expect that there may be some bruises on the leaves upon arrival. The bruises are absolutely normal and do no harm to the plant. The plant will quickly produce new leaves to replace the bruised ones.
  
   Plants may be shipped bare root.
  
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• Aeonium loves bright light and can thrive in full-sun to partial shade. This succulent needs at least 6 hours of light daily to maintain its mysterious color.
  
  Well drained, porous soil is recommended.
  
  Actively grows in Spring and Fall.
  
  Black Roses planted in the ground require less watering than container plants, so feel the soil a few inches down near the roots to check for moisture. If it feels completely dry, water deeply.
  
  With water-soluble 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month from May through September.
  
  Generally non-toxic to humans and animals.
  
  Propagation by cuttings.
  
  Not cold hardy.
• Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C).