About Aeonium’White Wedding Dress’
Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’ is a variety of the Medusa plant. It has inner leaves that combine lemon yellow and green, while the outer leaves are pink and red. When Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’ is doing well, all the leaves turn pink. The leaves are elongated, smooth, and thin with sharp tips. They resemble a white wedding gown draped on a bride’s body.
How to care for Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’
Sun/Temperature: The Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’ plant requires ample light to maintain its compact and vibrant appearance. It is essential to avoid exposing it to bright indirect or direct light. The plant should be kept from sunlight during summer to prevent sun damage. The plant thrives in cooler temperatures, ideally between 40-60°F, and can survive temperatures as low as 25°F with dyr soil. However, avoiding exposing the plant to low temperatures for extended periods is best for optimal succulent growth.
Soil/Watering: Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’ is a plant that thrives in a loose and breathable growing medium such as peat or coconut peat, granular soil, or a higher percentage of granular soil. It is essential to avoid overwatering, as it may lead to root rot. Instead, it is recommended to water it only when necessary. One way to check if watering is needed is to insert a stick into the soil and see if it comes out dry. If so, it’s time to water the plant, ensuring water flows from the bottom.
Pot: Pots with drainage holes are best for succulents. Aeonium ‘White Wedding Dress’ requires more bottomless, wider pots and tall for optimal growth due to its clustering nature.
More Information
Primary color: Green
Secondary color: Pink-red
Cold hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 (from 20°F to 50°F)
Product format: Rooted in 4″ pot
Suitability: Ideal for balcony, window, garden
Propagation: Easy by offsets
Special characteristic: Pet safe