Photo: Gabriele Kothe-Heinrich, Wikipedia
Salad Bowl
Aeonium urbicum
A large bright green Aeonium with broad rosettes and red-blushed leaf tips under strong light.
Plant profile updated February 15, 2025
Quick Facts
LightFull sun to partial shade
WaterTypical succulent needs
Maximum Height12 inches / 30.5 cm
Maximum Width36 inches / 91 cm
HardinessUSDA Zone 9a
Minimum Temperature20°F / -6.7°C
PropagationStem cuttings
ToxicityCan be toxic if ingested
Growth SeasonSpring and fall
Flower ColorOff-white
Identification
RosettesVery large open rosettes grow close to the ground.
LeavesBroad bright green leaves have tapered tips.
Stress ColorLeaf tips blush red under favorable bright conditions.
FlowersOff-white flowers appear when mature rosettes bloom.
How to Grow Salad Bowl
Light
Provide full sun to partial shade and at least six hours of light.
Water
Water deeply, then allow the soil to dry.
Soil
Use well-draining succulent soil.
Temperature
Move containers indoors below 20°F (-6.7°C).
Indoor Growing
Place near a bright south-facing window in the Northern Hemisphere.
Growth Habit
Group several plants to create a low shrub effect.
Propagation
- Cut a healthy stem with a sterile tool.
- Let the cut end callous for several days.
- Plant in well-draining soil.
- Water only after the soil has dried.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Species | Aeonium urbicum |
Note: Salad Bowl is monocarpic. A rosette dies after flowering, so preserve offsets or cuttings.
Sources and Image Attribution
Plant details are compiled from the existing Xerophyte.Garden profile.
Primary image: Gabriele Kothe-Heinrich, Wikipedia.
