Balsam-yielding giant houseleek (Aeonium balsamiferum) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as balsam-yielding giant houseleek.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: balsam-yielding giant houseleek
Scientific name: Aeonium balsamiferum
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Sub-tropical
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Balsam-yielding giant houseleek (Aeonium balsamiferum) – Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Balsam-yielding giant houseleek (Aeonium balsamiferum) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
