🌱 Morphology: A natural hybrid of intermediate stature between its two parents, which can develop branched stems and relatively compact rosettes, combining the shrubby habit of A. arboreum with the more compact characteristics of A. simsii. The leaves are fleshy, green, and can take on reddish hues with abundant light and cool temperatures. Morphology can vary considerably depending on the specimen, as is common in natural hybrids.

🌍 Distribution and habitat: A natural hybrid endemic to Gran Canaria, resulting from the cross between Aeonium arboreum × Aeonium simsii. It is recognized as an accepted hybrid by Kew. A. simsii grows in mountainous areas of central and southern Gran Canaria, between approximately 600 and 1,900 m, on rocky outcrops, cliffs, slopes, and occasionally walls and roofs. Family Crassulaceae.

❄️ Hardiness: USDA approximately 9b. For cultivation in Spain, we recommend keeping it above 5 °C, especially in pots and with moist substrate. Due to the mountainous origin of one of its parents, it can tolerate occasional drops to near 0 °C when dry, but exposure to frost is not recommended.

☀️ Lighting: Target approximately 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of PAR-DLI during growth. Plenty of light keeps the rosettes compact and promotes reddish hues. In Madrid, gradually acclimate to direct sunlight and protect during periods of extreme heat.

💧 Cycle and watering: Follows the typical pattern of Aeonium: growth mainly in autumn, winter, and spring, with slowed growth or dormancy during the summer. During the active period, water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before the next watering. In summer, significantly reduce watering frequency and avoid keeping the substrate moist.

🌸 Flowering: It can produce a branched inflorescence with yellow flowers, generally during the spring. Specific information on the flowering of this hybrid is scarce; a study of the flora of the Canary Islands documents specimens of A. × sventenii that flower in April.

🌿 Nutrition: During growth, use Desert CHOICE at a moderate dose. Reduce or suspend fertilization during the summer dormancy.