Greenovia aurea at Bach's Nursery
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Needs afternoon shade in summer
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Canary Islands
Growth Habits: Succulent rosettes, up to 10 inches in diameter (25 cm)
Propagation: Offsets and seeds
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The related Greenovia diplocycla is sometimes available in cultivation, it can be recognized to the ciliate margins of the young leaves. Contrarily to G. aurea, it does not offset and is generally propagated by seeds.
Blooming Habits:
Greenovia aurea has large creamy yellow flowers in May and June. The rosette that produced the flowers dies after setting seeds.
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