Common name:Red Aeonium
Botanical name:Aeonium arboreum 'Jack Catlin'
This beautiful succulent reaches 1.5' tall and wide. Rosettes are 6"-8" wide. Leaves in the center are green while leaves on the outside are red. This plant tolerates full sun to light shade with well draining soil. It has low water needs once it's established. It also tolerates ocean spray.
Dealing With Drought
More than half of the water used at your home is for outside purposes. Studies show that on average, half of the water used outdoors is wasted. The leading cause of waste is incorrectly set and poorly managed irrigation controllers. The second biggest cause of wastage is broken irrigation equipment that goes undetected. There are a few basic things you can do to make a big difference in your water use.
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| Designer: City of Simi | Simi Valley Library 36 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Integrated Pest Management:
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.