Aeonium tabuliforme | Dinner Plate Care Guide
Our general tips for growing a beautiful Aeonium tabuliforme.
Aeonium tabuliforme is one of the most striking species of Aeonium, with a Fibonacci spiral of leaves and a compact, nearly flat form. It grows well outdoors but is sensitive to cold, so it needs protection from frost and from temperatures below 4°C.
Planting
Plant it at a slight angle so that water drains off the crown (centre). In the wild it grows on cliff faces, so it can even be planted vertically in walls or rockeries, which makes it a good choice for vertical gardens.
Soil mix and watering
Aeonium tabuliforme makes an excellent feature plant. It tolerates some shade but can also take full sun if planted at an angle, and it does just as well indoors as a houseplant. Use a well-draining soil mix and feed it in spring to support growth before it slows down in winter. Cutting back on feeding in the run-up to winter makes for a tougher plant that copes better with cold spells.
Quick care tips
- Use a free-draining soil mix.
- Feed only in spring.
- Plant at an angle for better water drainage.
- Can be grown as a houseplant and tolerates shade.
- Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
- Does well in pots and can tolerate being pot-bound.
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