🌱 Morphology: A natural hybrid of intermediate habit 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 acquire reddish hues with abundant light and cool temperatures. The morphology can vary considerably depending on the specimen, as is common in natural hybrids.

🌍 Distribution and habitat: 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 lives in mountainous areas of central and southern Gran Canaria, between approximately 600 and 1,900 m, on rocks, cliffs, slopes, and occasionally walls and roofs. Family Crassulaceae.

❄️ Hardiness: USDA approximately 9b–11b. 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 close to 0 °C when dry, but we do not recommend exposure to frost.

☀️ Lighting: Approximate target 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI-PAR during growth. Lots of light keeps the rosettes compact and promotes the appearance of reddish tones. In Madrid, progressively acclimatize to direct sun and protect during extreme heat episodes.

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

🌸 Flowering: Can produce a branched inflorescence with yellow flowers, generally during 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, Desert CHOICE at a moderate dose. Reduce or suspend fertilization during summer dormancy.