{"product_id":"greenovia-green-rose-buds-aeonium-aureum-greenovia","title":"Greenovia Green Rose Buds - Aeonium aureum 'Greenovia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreenovia Green Rose Buds (\u003cem\u003eAeonium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Greenovia') is a small succulent, up to 20cm tall and 40cm wide, whose solitary rosettes of green leaves close up tightly in summer until they look like rose buds. It is a plant that earns a double take on a table or in a rockery, and it is hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe rose bud look.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer the leaves fold in until each rosette resembles a green rose, which makes a bowl of them look like a bouquet that never wilts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays under 20cm in height, so it fits shelves, small pots and the front of a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and unfussy, it needs only light watering and two feeds a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots, rockeries and rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows outdoors in gravelly beds and containers, and indoors in a bright spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to give.\u003c\/strong\u003e A potted rosette makes a living gift for a plant lover, or for yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow bowls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group several rosettes in a wide, shallow dish with gritty mix, and the tight green shapes echo a bunch of garden roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart among stones, where drainage is sharp and the rosettes can show off their form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a sunny sill or a well lit shelf indoors, it keeps its shape and needs very little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Greenovia Green Rose Buds in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright position with morning sun, and protect it from hot afternoon sun, which can sunburn the foliage. It suits warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, handles only a light frost, and does well in pots anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained, gritty soil. In a pot, use a cactus and succulent mix and keep the rosette just above the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give small drinks in the growing months, and feed twice a year, as spring begins and again as autumn begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Pick off dead lower leaves as they dry, and expect the rosette to loosen again when the weather cools after summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Greenovia Green Rose Buds as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small rosette that grows slowly into a neat, round form, so choose it for its shape, not for fast cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower, who does not always have stock. A sold out tube simply means none is ready, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculents for pots and gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the rosette closed up like a bud?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is its summer habit. The leaves close tightly in the heat and look like rose buds. It is normal, not a sign of trouble, so keep watering light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 20cm tall and up to 40cm wide. It forms solitary rosettes, so it stays neat and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a bright position with morning sun, and keep it away from hot afternoon sun through glass, which can sunburn the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789652263231,"sku":"AEO-AUR-GREENO-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/greenovia-green-rose-buds-aeonium-aureum-greenovia.jpg?v=1792193436","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/greenovia-green-rose-buds-aeonium-aureum-greenovia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}