Tree Aeonium
Aeoniumarboreum 'Day Break'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeonium (ee-OH-nee-um)
Species: arboreum (ar-BOR-ee-um)
Cultivar: Day Break

Synonym:Sempervivum arboreum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest




Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds