Aeonium arboreum 'Velour' (trandafirul irlandez)

Aeonium ‘Velours’ is a spectacular ornamental variety from the Crassulaceae family, noted for its large and dense rosettes, made up of fleshy, glossy leaves of dark burgundy color with greenish or lime edges in the center of the plant. The plant grows upright and branched, with thick stems resembling a miniature shrub.

Its intense colors and velvety leaf texture give it an exotic and striking appearance, making it ideal for decorative pots, rock gardens, or as a centerpiece in succulent collections.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Full name: Aeonium arboreum ‘Velours’

• Family: Crassulaceae

• Plant type: decorative succulent

• Leaves: broad, fleshy, arranged in rosettes, two-colored – deep burgundy and light green

• Growth: upright, branched, resembling a miniature shrub

• Flowering: occasional, yellow flowers on tall stalks (after a few years)

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: direct light or bright partial shade – helps intensify colors

• Temperature: ideal between 15–25°C; tolerates minimum 5°C but should be protected from frost

• Watering: moderate – soil must dry completely between waterings

• Soil: well-drained – substrate for succulents or cacti

• Fertilizing: monthly during the growing season (spring–summer)

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Decorative plant with intense color and velvety leaves

• Excellent for pots, planters, or gardens with an exotic look

• Combines well with other succulents or plants with contrasting shapes

• Highly valued by collectors and lovers of graphic plants

Height with pot included approx. 15 cm.