Aeonium is a genus of succulent plants native to the Canary Islands and parts of North Africa. They are characterized by rosettes of fleshy, overlapping leaves that can range in color from green to yellow, pink, red or purple. Some species can grow up to 3 feet tall and produce tall, branching inflorescences of small yellow flowers. Aeoniums are popular ornamental plants and are often grown in containers or as garden specimens in Mediterranean and subtropical climates. They are easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can tolerate a range of soil types, as long as they have good drainage. Some common species include Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium haworthii, and Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’.