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Botanical name: Aeonium ‘Voodoo’
A striking deep red-purple succulent that forms branch stems up to 5 feet with large rosettes at the end of each stem; water deeply but infrequently; its exotic form is perfect for indoor containers in bright areas.
Other names: Aeonium undulatum x arboreum
| Hardiness zone | 10a |
|---|---|
| Flower color | yellow |
| Foliage type | deciduous * |
| Plant form | upright spreading |
| Mature height | 5 feet |
| Spread | 3 feet |
| Light requirements | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture requirements | dry to average |
| Plant origin | hybrid |
* deciduous = loses leaves in winter
Voodoo Aeonium features showy clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers from early summer to early fall. Its attractive succulent oval compound leaves emerge lime green, turning dark red in color with showy deep purple variegation and tinges of burgundy throughout the year.
This is an herbaceous houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. This plant usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning.
When grown indoors, Voodoo Aeonium can be expected to grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and may die if left in standing water for any length of time. This plant should be watered when the surface of the soil gets dry, and will need watering approximately once each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type or pH; an average potting soil should work just fine.
There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.
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