Aeonium is a genus of succulent plants that belong to the family Crassulaceae They are native to the Canary Islands, and some species are also found in Madeira, Morocco, and eastern Africa They are often used as ornamental plants in gardens and are grown for their unique rosette-shaped leaves and large, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors including yellow, orange, pink, and red They typically bloom in the spring or summer They are drought tolerant and can grow well in well-draining soils, and prefer full sun to partial shade They are low maintenance, and can be grown in pots or in the ground Some species of Aeonium are used as houseplants