How Often Do I Fertilize Aeonium Velour?

How Often Do I Fertilize Aeonium Velour?

It is highly recommended that you fertilize Aeonium Velour every two weeks. This will encourage the plant to bloom and produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms. Fertilizer can be purchased at any local garden store which sells a variety of types of fertilizer specifically tailored for your plant’s needs.

When feeding Aeonium Velour, use a slow release fertilizer that will provide the plant with all the nutrients it needs to thrive. Pay close attention to the instructions on the package when feeding Aeonium Velour and apply all fertilizer according to their directions.

As with feeding any type of plant, always follow manufacturer’s directions and do not exceed how often or how much you fertilize your plants. Too much feeding can cause your plant to gradually decline and begin to show signs of a nutrient imbalance.

Aeonium Velour is not a type of plant that will become sick if your supply of nutrients is erratic, but can be weakened over time. Use a slow release fertilizer when feeding Aeonium Velour and always follow manufacturer’s directions.

Aeonium Velour can be fertilized every two weeks during the summer months. During the spring and fall, reduce the amount you feed Aeonium Velour because they need less water to grow in these seasons.

Can You Cut Back Aeonium Velour?

Aeonium Velour can be cut back to any point on the stem. There is no specific point that you should stop trimming when cutting back Aeonium Velour. If you want shorter, more manageable plants, then you can prune away the dead leaves that have fallen over top of the stem.

This will allow Aeonium Velour to grow more compact and be more manageable. You should only cut back Aeonium Velour after it has finished blooming. If you wait too long, some of your plant’s foliage will begin to die off and the plant may become more susceptible to rot and disease.

Wait until the Aeonium Velour has finished blooming before cutting it back. You should also wait until the temperatures begin to cool down outside before cutting back Aeonium Velour. It is best to cut back Aeonium Velour during the spring months because it will help the plant grow faster.

If you are growing Aeonium Velour in a container, then you should remove any dead flowers or leaves that take up space in between the branches of the plant. Be careful not to use sharp objects or tools when cutting back Aeonium Velour, as this can cause damage to your plant or leave it vulnerable to disease.

How Big Does Aeonium Velour Get?

Aeonium Velour is an aesthetically pleasing rosette-forming succulent with a branching habit and dark chocolate to purple leaves that contrasts with a brilliant green core. It may reach a height of 2 feet (60 cm). The leaves have a delightfully velvety feel, thus their name. In the spring and winter, yellow flowers develop on long stalks.

Aeonium Velour flowers only one time and then becomes dormant until the next spring. It reaches its peak of popularity in the summer, when it is bushy, dense with new foliage and blooms in profusion. Aeonium Velour is native to Madagascar, Africa.

Aeonium Velour thrives in full sun, but can also handle some shade. Use a porous soil mix so that the plant has enough drainage.

Aeonium Velour is a very slow grower and takes years to reach maturity. The plant does not require much maintenance, but prune it as needed to keep it looking its best. Trim it back in the spring so it is low and bushy, or let if get tall to showcase its beautiful blooms.

Why Is My Aeonium Velour Drooping?

The most common reason your Aeonium Velour may be drooping is because of too much water. When your plant begins to droop, it is a strong sign you are over watering it. If you are not sure if your plant is getting enough water, look at its leaves. If they have dark spots or lines, then your plant may be getting too much water.

Use a small amount of water to wet the surface of the pot and let it drain out. If the bottom of the pot is wet and there are no signs of a light line on the leaves, then your plant has been over watered. The following are the reasons that causes Aeonium Velour leaves droop;

Too much light:

When you are growing Aeonium Velour indoors, then the light source you have chosen may be causing your plant to droop. Make sure that the leaves of the plant are not directly in front of any windows or close to any lamps. Aeonium Velour needs at least 4 hours of sun to survive. If you plant is in direct sunlight, find a way to shield it from the sunlight until it becomes stronger over time.

Overwatering:

Overwatering Aeonium Velour is one of the easiest errors to make. If the soil is too wet, then your plant will begin to droop. Water your plant only when the roots are dry. Make sure there are enough holes in the bottom of your watering can before watering Aeonium Velour.

If not, water may get trapped in the pot and cause damage to your plant and its roots. When you water Aeonium Velour, do not drench it with water.

Underwatering:

When the soil of your Aeonium Velour is too dry, the leaves will begin to droop. Allow the soil to dry out a little bit between watering. Check the soil several hours after watering and if it is still wet, then you should water Aeonium Velour again.

Aeonium Velour may become stressed if it has not been watered in a while and the roots dry out. Water the plant when the soil begins to feel dry. If you can stick a finger in the bottom of Aeonium Velour and it stays wet, you should continue to water it until the roots are completely moistened.

Poor air circulation:

Aeonium Velour is one of the most sensitive plants when it comes to air circulation. If the air around your Aeonium Velour is too hot or humid, then it will begin to droop.

The lack of air circulation can also cause your plant to become infested with pests, mildew and disease. Make sure that you leave a few inches between the plant and anything else in its surrounding environment.

High temperature:

When the temperature in your plant’s environment is too high, then it may begin to droop. There are many ways to lower the temperature around your plant. You can increase the air circulation by making sure that there are several inches between Aeonium Velour and anything else in its surroundings. You can also try to find a cooler area in your home for your plant.

Low humidity:

When the plant’s surrounding environment is too dry, it can cause Aeonium Velour to droop and look weak. If you have not seen any signs of disease or pest already, it is possible that your plant is just dehydrated.

Increase the humidity around the plant by keeping it in a room with humidifiers or steam radiators. Spray the leaves of your Aeonium Velour with water right before turning off the lights for bed.

Over-fertilizing:

When you have just given your plant fertilizer, then it may begin to droop. Aeonium Velour does not need frequent fertilizing since it is a slow grower.

Over-fertilizing your plant can also cause the leaves to turn brown or yellow and there will be new buds that will not open. It is best to give Aeonium Velour one quarter strength fertilizer when you water it, but do not fertilize it anymore after that.

Improper repotting:

When you repot your Aeonium Velour, make sure that it is fully drained and dry before placing it in its new pot. The soil should be evenly moist, but not soggy. Watering Aeonium Velour will cause the roots to rot, so do not water it at the same time you give it fertilizer. If your plant begins to droop after repotting, then the leaves were not completely dried out before being put in the new pot.

What Is Aeonium Velour’s Flower Color?

Aeonium Velour can be found in a variety of colors such as green and chocolates. These colors are caused by the amount of sun exposure that has been received by the plant. An Aeonium Velour that is grown in low to medium light will have darker leaves than one that has grown in high light conditions, for example.

When caring Aeonium Velour properly, you will see the foliage change from a green color to a lighter shade of green to a darker brown or green shade. The color of the flowers will also depend on the light conditions that it is exposed to.

Aeonium Velour does not have long blooming periods, but it can bloom for over 6 months each year if kept in optimal growing conditions. Proper watering, lighting and temperature conditions can produce vibrant colored flowers on Aeonium Velour.

Aeonium Velour can also be propagated through cuttings and seeds. The flowers on Aeonium Velour range in color from pink, yellow, red and white.