Succulents are one of the most common families of plants in homes, due to their simple care and attractive appearance.The aeoniums are precisely succulent, made up of about 75 different plant species originating mainly from the Canary Islands, but also from Madeira, Morocco and East Africa.Outdoors, over time they have become naturalized, especially in coastal areas of the Mediterranean.And indoors they are suitable for all regions following some simple guidelines.This is how these plants with thick leaves arranged in a rosette are cultivated, which conquers to decorate with interior and exterior plants of the house.Read more: How to design a Canarian gardenSome species of the aeonium genus are the Aeonium arboreum, which forms a beautiful bush that can reach 2 meters in height;the Aeonium percarneum, one of the most interesting bejeques due to its large rosettes up to 30 cm in diameter or the Aeonium canariense.Among the characteristics they share is that their leaves are fleshy and have a star shape.The color of these leaves is not always green or totally green, sometimes the tips are reddish and, sometimes, almost all of them are aubergine-colored or even black (Aeonium arboreum 'Schwartzkopf').At the end of winter, in addition, inflorescences appear above the leaves.They can be grown both in the garden and in pots and have a fantastic virtue, their resistance.They are long-lived perennial plants.Read more: Do you want to decorate with succulents and make it a success?They are ideal plants for Mediterranean and Canary Islands coastal gardens.They are used as individual specimens or in rock gardens and, of course, if preferred, in pots and planters.The only condition is that the winters are mild, as the aeonians do not tolerate cold well.Regarding sun exposure, if the summers are very hot it is better to place them in the shade, but in mild summers they thrive well in full sun.As a curiosity, keep in mind that the Aeonium arboreum 'Schwartzkopf' needs direct sunlight to stay black, otherwise its leaves will turn green.Read more: Sustainable garden design starts with understanding microclimatesIf you live in a region where it is impossible to grow aeoniums outside, or you simply do not have a garden or terrace, keep in mind that they can decorate the interior of the home, as long as you place them in a bright corner.Well, although it is an undemanding plant in terms of care, it is a lover of sunlight.Read more: What plants and flowers attract good luck according to Feng ShuiAlthough aeoniums are plants that require very little attention, you should take care that they have the right soil, which is well-drained and sandy soil.Use a fairly rich substrate for cacti.During the growing season, that is, from spring to late summer, if you fertilize with products for succulents you will contribute to their health, although it is not essential.Read more: Do you know how to choose the best substrate for your plants?Succulent plants accumulate water, so watering should not be very frequent or especially abundant.If you plant it in the garden, watering it once a week in summer will be more than enough.Then you will have to space out the supply of water and even interrupt it completely in winter if there is some rain.Indoors, ensure good drainage so that it does not puddle and water little but regularly, letting the soil dry between watering and watering.Again, in the cold months, the water needs are so low that it will even suffice to perform a monthly irrigation.Read more: Plants that survive even with little waterWhat does your setup consist of?Really, at the beginning of spring you only have to remove the rosettes that you see damaged.If you also detect wilted flower clusters, remove them to make the aeonium stronger and prevent these parts from being the vehicle for parasitic diseases.Read more: 8 symptoms that warn you that your plants are not healthyThe simplest multiplication of the aeonium is by taking cuttings from a stem with a rosette.Once cut, it will be enough to plant it with sand with a little potting soil and you will see how roots soon form.You can use rooting hormones if you want, although they are not vital.Make the cuttings in spring, which is also the perfect time of the year to sow if you want to propagate the aeonium from seeds or to transplant.Read more: Everything you need to know to reproduce your plants by cuttingsAs we said, aeoniums suffer from excessive irrigation and, in these cases, they become sensitive to fungal attacks.On the other hand, the continued puddle of water will cause rot.But be careful, although they are succulents, generally very resistant to drought, they should not be completely forgotten.When do they claim that they have water needs?If you check that the leaves of the rosette are closed.In environments that are too dry, aeoniums can also be susceptible to a plague of mealybugs, especially cotton plants. 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