The thick-leaf plant, which comes from the Canary Islands, is an unusual houseplant. The branches starting from the main shoot remain “naked”. Only at the end does a pretty rosette of leaves form. This makes Aeonium arboreum look like a miniature tree. More branches are desirable and feasible.
How to branch Aeonium arboreum?
You don't have to specifically branch an Aeonium arboreum, as it branches more and more as it gets older. However, it is possible that you can encourage earlier or specific branching by cutting back selected shoots to the desired height in the spring.
Do I have to branch Aeonium arboreum?
Your Aeonium arboreum, also called rosette thick leaf,you don't have to branch specificallyThe main stem of this thick leaf plant also branches without your intervention, although only sparsely at first. Branches increase with age. So you can wait and be surprised at how each specimen shapes itself into a unique piece. In the meantime, care for the plant optimally by using cactus soil (€12.00 on Amazon) as a substrate, repotting it regularly and fertilizing it with cactus fertilizer. You also need to overwinter your rosette leaf safely.
When does it make sense to specifically branch Aeonium arboreum?
The Aeonium arboreum tolerates cutting. This calls for you to shape thelook of the houseplantspecifically according to your own wishesshapeCutting can also cause greater branching at a young age. In addition, targeted branching can avoid overly long stems and larger gaps.
How do I branch Aeonium arboreum correctly?
Wait untilspring before cutting, as new growth will be easier and quicker then. If you want to create a tiered structure, cut several shoots at the same height.
- Disinfect cutting tools
- Select shoot
- cut at any height
- Always leave a few rosettes to generate energy
Don't cut off too much just to produce plenty of rosettes. The pale, “naked” shoots come into their own better in a crown that is not too dense. They contribute significantly to the somewhat bizarre appearance of the plant.
Tip
Some cut shoots are suitable for propagation
When cutting the succulent, there is a lot of cutting material. Not everything has to end up in the trash can. After drying, each unflowered rosette with a 5-10 cm long stem can be used as a head cutting for propagation.
