Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopf
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The Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopf is a branching succulent shrub that produces magnificent, shiny black-purple leaf rosettes at the ends of its branches. The rosettes grow as large as 8 inches across. Interestingly, this succulent's color is directly correlated to the amount/strength of the sun it receives. The stronger the sunlight, the blacker it will become!
It is a fleshy plant, but if you apply pressure towards the end of the leaf, it feels like plastic. In late spring, the Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopf produces golden pyramids of flowers. At full maturity, they can reach heights of 3 feet. This succulent sports a showy, light gray trunk.
They are easy to cultivate and are hardy in cooler environments. The Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopf does OK in air-conditioned environments.
Synonyms:
1. Aeonium arboreum (L.) Webb & Berthel.
2. Sempervivum arboreum L.
3. Aeonium arboreum var. albovariegatum (Weston) Boom
4. Sempervivum arboreum var. albovariegatum Weston
5. Aeonium arboreum var. luteovariegatum (Weston) Boom
6. Sempervivum arboreum var. luteovariegatum Weston
7. Aeonium doramae Webb ex A.Berger
8. Aeonium doremae Webb ex Christ
9. Aeonium manriqueorum Bolle
10. Sempervivum chrysanthum Hochst. ex Britten
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.