Aeonium 'Emerald Ice'

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Replete with oval-shaped green leaves edged in creamy white, ‘Emerald Ice’ truly pops thanks to its remarkable geometric growth habit. The leaves of each rosette spiral out in a pe rfectly concentric, symmetrical pattern that stays largely flat from edge to edge. Poised atop a long stem up to 12 inches tall, this stunning variety can reach the same size in diameter – a real showstopper! Like most Aeonium, ‘Emerald Ice’ prefers plenty of bright light, and infrequent but thorough watering. Take care not to pour the water directly into the rosette, where it can predispose the plant to rot. Ample airflow around the leaves and soil surface, as well as a porous soil mix in a well-draining pot, will both go a long way towards shielding the plant from rot and other ills, such as pests. Going into dormancy during the heat of the summer, it is not uncommon for the leaves of this variety to begin to curl during this time, as a water conservation mechanism – do not worry, they will return to their flattened form as the weather cools and the plant’s growth cycle kicks back into gear. Show more