Light Needs
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Feature
Sunburst Succulent is a unique and vibrant-looking succulent that makes a great houseplant or garden container plant. Their rosettes of variegated foliage edged in pink to red are beautiful and eye-catching. Known as Aeonium percarneum and part of the Crassulaceae or stonecrop family, this plant is native to the Canary Islands. Sunburst Succulent has spoon-shaped leaves on a branching habit. The plant is monocarpic, which means that it dies after flowering.
Best Locations For Growing Sunburst Succulent
Sunburst Succulent makes a great houseplant or container plant for the outdoor patio or garden. If using indoors, place Sunburst in a southern-facing window for best results. Sunburst Succulent is generally non-toxic and safe for pets and children.
Sunburst Succulent Sunlight Requirements
Sunburst Succulent like full direct sun to partial shade. It can be grown indoors if given enough light. Full sun turns the pink leaf edges to a deeper red.
Sunburst Succulent Care
Sunburst Succulent is a low-maintenance houseplant that thrives on neglect like other succulents. Sunburst Succulent requires well-drained loamy or sandy soil. They do not appreciate overly hot weather and will go dormant in the summertime. This succulent likes to be pot bound and needs to be repotted only every two or three years. Sunburst can bruise easily with moderate impact or movement; the bruised foliage can be removed.
Watering Sunburst Succulent
Sunburst has low water needs since it is a succulent. Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering thoroughly. Do not overwater this succulent. They need less water in the summertime during their dormant period. Sunburst Succulent likes lower humidity levels but does not tolerate hot and dry conditions.
Feeding Sunburst Succulent
Sunburst Succulent has low fertilizer needs. Feed once a month with a diluted fertilizer. Do not feed while dormant in the summertime.
Sunburst Succulent Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Below Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 12-24 inches |
| Mature Spread: 1-2 feet |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Shade/Description: Yellow |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink, Red, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Yellow to Green with Pink or Red Border |
| Temperature: 40° - 100°F (4° - 38°C) |
| Humidity: Average (40% - 60%) |
| Common Name: Sunburst Succulent |
| Other Name(s): Sunburst |
| Scientific Name: Aeonium percarneum 'Sunburst' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Succ_Aeonium_Sunburst-HP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Mini pot
Plant Age:
~ 2-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-4"
Pot Size:
~ 1.9"H x 2"W
Volume:
~ .012-0.15 quarts
Also Known As:
Small pot
Plant Age:
~ 3-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 2.5"H x 3"W
Volume:
~ 0.3 quarts
Also Known As:
Quart pot
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 5"-10"
Pot Size:
~ 3.5"H x 4"W
Volume:
~ 0.75 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 6-12 months
Plant Size:
~ 8"-16"
Pot Size:
~ 5"H x 6"W
Volume:
1.5 quarts
Also Known As:
Large pot
Plant Age:
~ 1-2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-24"
Pot Size:
~ 6"H x 8"W
Volume:
~ 3 quarts
Also Known As:
'
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 years
Plant Size:
~ 16"-36"
Pot Size:
~ 7.25"H x 10”W
Volume:
~ 4.5-5 quarts
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