Aeonium ‘Mona Lisa’ is a beautiful and unique succulent from the Aeonium genus, prized for its colorful rosettes and sculptural appearance. Here’s a complete care and description guide:

🌿 Plant Overview

·         Scientific Name: Aeonium 'Mona Lisa'

·         Genus: Aeonium

·         Family: Crassulaceae

·         Type: Evergreen succulent (perennial)

🌸 Appearance

·         Rosettes: Compact rosettes with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves.

·         Color: Leaves range from green centers to deep burgundy or purplish-red edges, intensifying under bright sunlight.

·         Size: Typically grows 15–30 cm (6–12 inches) tall and wide.

·         Growth Form: Clumping or branching habit, often forming small clusters over time.

🌞 Light Requirements

·         Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight to full sun.

o    Morning sunlight and partial shade in the afternoon are ideal.

o    Too little light causes leaves to lose color and turn greenish.

·         Indoor Growing: Place near a south or west-facing window for best color.

💧 Watering

·         Method: Use the “soak and dry” method.

o    Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.

o    Avoid frequent watering; overwatering causes root rot.

·         Dormancy: Aeoniums enter summer dormancy—water very sparingly during hot months when growth slows.

🌱 Soil

·         Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

·         Ideal blend:

o    2 parts cactus soil

o    1 part perlite or pumice

o    Optional: a little coarse sand for extra drainage

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

·         Temperature: Best between 18–25°C (65–77°F).

·         Cold tolerance: Not frost-hardy; protect from freezing (<10°C / 50°F).

·         Humidity: Prefers dry air; avoid humid or poorly ventilated spots.

🌼 Fertilizer

·         Feed lightly during the active growing season (winter to spring) using a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month.

·         Do not fertilize during dormancy.