# Canary Mountain Rose (Greenovia aurea)

> Endemic to the Canary Islands, Greenovia aurea is renowned for its remarkable dormant adaptation of tightly closing into an exquisite rosebud form during the dry summer to minimize transpiration. It is a winter-growing succulent featuring paddle-shaped, glaucous-green fleshy leaves and cheerful yellow terminal flowers in spring. Although individual blooming rosettes are monocarpic, the plant offsets prolifically from the base to sustain the cluster.

- **Scientific Name:** *Greenovia aurea*
- **Botanical Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Moderate (2/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -2°C (USDA Zone 9b)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
- **Canonical URL:** https://sukulentler.com/en/species/greenovia-aurea
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Bright indirect light to soft morning sun during active autumn and winter growth; provide shaded, bright filtered light during summer dormancy to prevent scorching.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Soak-and-dry protocol during active growth in autumn through spring, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. In summer dormancy when the rosebud closes, suspend regular watering and provide only minimal occasional sips to keep roots viable.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

65% Pumice / Lava Rock / Perlite + 35% Well-draining Organic Cactus Soil.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-2°C (USDA Zone 9b)

## Propagation Methods

Separation and rooting of basal offsets (pups) at the start of active growth in autumn, or by seed.

## Available Language Editions

- [TR: Kanarya Dağ Gülü (Greenovia aurea)](https://sukulentler.com/tr/turler/greenovia-aurea.md)
- [DE: Kanarische Bergrose (Greenovia aurea)](https://sukulentler.com/de/arten/greenovia-aurea.md)
- [ES: Rosa de Montaña de Canarias (Greenovia aurea)](https://sukulentler.com/es/especies/greenovia-aurea.md)