Aeonium arboreum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aeonium arboreum var. arboreum
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Growth habit
- Tree
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Canary Islands
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Aeonium arboreum is
Aeonium arboreum is a succulent that grows into a tree-like shape. You will notice it by its thick, woody stems topped with rosettes of fleshy leaves.
Living with this plant means watching it stretch upward over time. It prefers to sit in a warm spot where it can soak up plenty of light.
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Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Aeonium arboreum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-1800s
Early observation
Botanists first documented this succulent in its native home of the Canary Islands. It remained a curiosity of island flora for many years.
- 19th century
European gardens
The plant began to appear in private greenhouses across Europe. Collectors valued its unique branching structure and drought tolerance.
- Modern day
Home cultivation
You likely find this plant in nurseries as a common houseplant. You can easily start new plants by removing the offsets that grow at the base of the stems.
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Frequently asked about Aeonium arboreum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aeonium arboreum?
Aeonium arboreum is a species in the Aeonium genus. Commonly known as Aeonium arboreum subsp. arboreum, a succulent, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Canary Islands.
How do you care for Aeonium arboreum?
Reference care guidance for Aeonium arboreum: full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Aeonium arboreum?
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Where can I see real photos of Aeonium arboreum?
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