Aeonium Shaohua

Aeonium Shaohua: The Colorful Jade Rose

Aeonium ‘Shaohua’ stands out for forming dense, compact rosettes that resemble small jade roses. Its fleshy leaves display a palette of tones ranging from soft lime green to creamy yellow, with the edges or tips tinged from pale pink to cherry red, especially in bright light.

Features:

• Leaves: Fleshy, elongated and arranged in dense, symmetrical rosettes, giving a “mini-rose” appearance.
• Color: Lime green and creamy yellow base, with the edges and tips developing shades of pink and pale red, intensifying in bright sunshine. The color is soft but vibrant.
• Size: Small to medium-sized rosettes, usually between 8 and 12 cm in diameter. Can form small clusters over time, but tends to maintain a compact shape.
• Growth: Slow to moderate, maintaining the elegant shape of the rosette.
• Flowering: Produces flower stalks with small yellow flowers, typically in late spring or early summer (after a few years of growth).

Care and cultivation

• Light: It needs direct, bright sunlight to maintain its compact shape and bring out the pink and yellow tones. In places with little light, the rosettes can become greener and more elongated.
• Watering: Water moderately during the growing season (fall and spring), allowing the substrate to dry out completely. It is crucial to reduce watering a little in summer, as Aeoniums go into dormancy and are susceptible to rotting at this time.
• Substrate: Use a well-drained substrate specifically for succulents and cacti.
• Temperature: Adapts well to mild temperatures. Protect from strong frosts in winter and extreme heat in summer (during dormancy).

Where to Grow

• Vases: Perfect for individual vases or compositions, where its rose shape and soft coloring can be appreciated up close.
• Collections: A lovely addition for collectors of Aeoniums and compact succulents.
• Decoration: Ideal for window sills, desks or shelves that receive a lot of light.