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title: "Hey. Got this plant as an early Christmas present and have no idea…"
description: "Hey. Got this plant as an early Christmas present and have no idea what it is & how to look after it. I presume it must be some kind succulent mutation …"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/inLo81eyvlAR4NMcMUDAfu"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Piotrek"
published: "2025-12-20T11:27:26.133807Z"
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# Hey. Got this plant as an early Christmas present and have no idea…

_Posted by Piotrek on 2025-12-20_

Hey. Got this plant as an early Christmas present and have no idea what it is \& how to look after it.  
I presume it must be some kind succulent mutation …

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Xp-X4bX5TlNQoM4E5Fe84Mi48dqDjHGUBTSN-UfYSB4/4izBKCOpTdedIPbUM_ka1Q.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Jneyman commented on 2025-12-20

I am Groot

### Kimmery commented on 2025-12-20

Don't know what it is but I want it!!!!

### Southwest sister commented on 2025-12-20

Your pictures got a lot of backlight. It’s a little hard to see, but it is it this plant. Does it look like this?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JFSPvy5kGHxXKBa2eYX5YYHIUiIL5AVkGpVXWrjDd_A/Sh1uwqO9S0OuL_tCzYualg.webp?size=large)

### Piotrek commented on 2025-12-20

Yes. It is very similar. I managed to find out. Apparently it is Aeonium canariense f. crestata.

### Speeps commented on 2025-12-24

I’ve seen these before and they look so cool! Good luck with it!

### MummaDeb commented on 2025-12-30

I WANT ONE!!  
This appears to be a mature Aeonium arboreum grown indoors. It’s a succulent native to the Canary Islands, known for its tree-like form and rosettes.

Health Status  
I notice some of the rosettes are drooping and look a bit limp. This is a common sign of stress in succulents.

Potential Causes

• Watering Issues: This is the most likely cause. Drooping can result from both overwatering (leading to root rot) and underwatering. The large decorative pot may lack drainage, which is a major risk for succulents.  
• Winter Dormancy: Since it’s winter, your plant is likely dormant. It’s normal for it to look less vigorous and for growth to slow down during this period.

Care Suggestions

• Check Drainage: Ensure the inner pot has drainage holes and isn’t sitting in water.  
• Watering: Water only when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering frequency significantly during winter dormancy.  
• Light: Its placement near a window is good for light, but ensure it gets plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.

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