Aeonium arboreum 'Velour' (trandafirul irlandez)

Aeonium 'Velours' is a spectacular ornamental variety of the Crassulaceae family, noted for its large and dense rosettes of fleshy, glossy, dark burgundy leaves with green or lime edges in the center of the plant. The plant has an upright and branched growth, with thick stems, resembling a miniature shrub.

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

🌿 General features:

• Full name: Aeonium arboreum 'Velours'

• Family: Crassulaceae

• Plant type: decorative succulent

• Leaves: broad, fleshy, arranged in rosettes, bicolor – deep burgundy and light green

• Growth: upright, branched, resembling a miniature shrub

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

☀️ Growing conditions:

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

• Temperature: ideally between 15–25°C; withstands at least 5°C, but protect from frost

• Watering: moderate – the substrate must dry completely between waterings

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

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

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Decorative plant with intense color and velvety leaves

• Excellent for pots, planters or exotic-looking gardens

• Combines well with other succulents or plants with contrasting growth habit

• Highly appreciated by collectors and graphic plant lovers

Height with pot included approx. 15 cm.