help needed with Aeonium

I don't know how to get more stems, but if you insert the broken off one into some gritty compost, I'm pretty sure you'll have another plant!

Thanks Sid. I did try to root the broken stem but it rotted at the base. Maybe I will just tie it to a support and see how tall I can grow it!

That's a pity.....good luck with your tallest-potplant-in-the-world record attempt! lol

You could try making a cut in the outside skin of the trunk just above where you want a new bud to form. Dont go right round the trunk but just about a sixth of the distance. I expect you planted the old broken trunk straight away , but with these succulents it is best to leave them to dry for a day or two before putting them into rooting material..

I agree with Poaannua - I've tried this several times, and it often - but not always - works.

thanks everyone, I will give this a go. I bought the plant when on holiday in Cornwall so its got sentimental value.

I cut the top off of mine and it rooted, allowing the original stem to send out 6 or 7 new shoots. However in the unheated greenhouse it has been living in the new shoots suffered from grey mould.
Not to be beaten though, I have kept it and I have fingers crossed that it might pull through.

My green aeonium different story, really did not like the cold at all. He has about a week to buck up before he visits the compost heap in the sky.

I will give Poaannua's suggestion a go, and if that fails then treesanthings I will go for the chop. What a great site GOY is!

Ive tried Poannuas suggestion and Im sure there is a bulge appearing on the opposite side, is this right?