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Tree houseleeks (Aeonium)
Tree houseleeks are evergreen succulents that make excellent houseplants. Most grow in a rosette shape, but the leaves of different cultivars will vary in size and shape. The leaf color can change depending on the amount of sun exposure and the changing of the seasons. These plants die after they bloom, which can take years to occur.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
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Attributes of Tree houseleeks
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tree houseleeks
Distribution of Tree houseleeks
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Distribution Map of Tree houseleeks
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
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How to Grow and Care for Tree houseleeks
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The tree houseleeks genus, known for its striking rosettes and fleshy leaves, thrives in bright but indirect light, well-draining soil, and moderate temperatures. Essential care involves regular watering but avoid over-watering, as it can lead to root rot, a common challenge in this genus. The main pests to look out for include aphids, mealybugs, and slugs. Seasonal care involves reducing water in extreme summer heat and during winter dormancy and moving them indoors if frost is forecasted.
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Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium (Aeonium arboreum) is a succulent subshrub species endemic to the Canary Islands. Tree aeonium is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Because it is subtropical, this species has to be grown under greenhouse conditions in other climates. Tree aeonium is also known as the tree houseleek and the Irish rose. It grows naturally in shade and on weathered, volcanic soils.
Haworth's aeonium
Haworth's aeonium is a succulent shrub with rosettes of bluish-green leaves. It is commonly grown as a houseplant in cooler regions. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded it the Garden Merit Award. It develops in late spring or early summer, and the blossoms are white, off-white, or pale yellow with a little pink tinge.
Dwarf aeonium
The dwarf aeonium is small and can easily branch into a grove shape. The old leaves feature straight red stripes down the middle and a red border on the margin, which become pronounced when the leaves turn yellow. During the summer dormant period, new leaves form tight balls while old leaves wither away.
Copper pinwheel
New leaves on copper pinwheel have golden-yellow margins with green centers. Its old leaves have light pink margins and are both rich in color and highly ornamental. This plant is also a species that tends to develop a crested form, and after cresting the leaves become smaller and grow densely on the stalks. The stem also grows into a unique fan-shape.
Black rose
Black rose leaves are usually black, clustered, and terminal on the apexes of bare stems. They look like blooming fireworks. In the heat of summer, black rose goes into dormancy, shedding its old leaves and only keeping a few new ones. These leaves curl toward their points of growth and make the plant look like a black rosebud ready to bloom. During the dormancy period, water supply should be reduced to help the plant survive the summer.
Variegated Green Pinwheel Plant
The leaves of the variegated Green Pinwheel Plant are much plumper and more colorful than those of the other plants in the Aeonium genus. In its full glory, the middle of a variegated Green Pinwheel Plant leaf remains emerald green, while its two sides turn a golden-yellow. A contrasting margin in red/pink gives the plant a natural gradient effect, reminiscent of the sun's radiant glow.
El Hierro Giant Houseleek
El Hierro Giant Houseleek (Aeonium hierrense) is a flowering succulent endemic to the Canary Islands. El Hierro Giant Houseleek is cultivated as a house and garden plant and considered a rare species in cultivation. Like most succulents, this species will experience root rot if allowed to sit in standing water. It does not grow well in extremely hot or dry climates, and a total lack of water will cause its leaves to curl.
Green Rose Buds
The green Rose Buds is special in that its dormancy period is when it looks its best. Over the summer months, the green Rose Buds goes into a long dormancy, and this is when the outer layers of its leaves wither, while its inner leaves turn pink and wrap inwards into a "rose". When the weather cools down, the plant starts growing again, with its leaves turning green and gradually spreading out. The green Rose Buds really dislikes sweltering heat, but watering during its dormancy needs to be avoided, as this could kill the plant.
All Species of Tree houseleeks
Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium (Aeonium arboreum) is a succulent subshrub species endemic to the Canary Islands. Tree aeonium is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Because it is subtropical, this species has to be grown under greenhouse conditions in other climates. Tree aeonium is also known as the tree houseleek and the Irish rose. It grows naturally in shade and on weathered, volcanic soils.
Haworth's aeonium
Haworth's aeonium
Haworth's aeonium is a succulent shrub with rosettes of bluish-green leaves. It is commonly grown as a houseplant in cooler regions. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded it the Garden Merit Award. It develops in late spring or early summer, and the blossoms are white, off-white, or pale yellow with a little pink tinge.
Dwarf aeonium
Dwarf aeonium
The dwarf aeonium is small and can easily branch into a grove shape. The old leaves feature straight red stripes down the middle and a red border on the margin, which become pronounced when the leaves turn yellow. During the summer dormant period, new leaves form tight balls while old leaves wither away.
Copper pinwheel
Copper pinwheel
New leaves on copper pinwheel have golden-yellow margins with green centers. Its old leaves have light pink margins and are both rich in color and highly ornamental. This plant is also a species that tends to develop a crested form, and after cresting the leaves become smaller and grow densely on the stalks. The stem also grows into a unique fan-shape.
Black rose
Black rose
Black rose leaves are usually black, clustered, and terminal on the apexes of bare stems. They look like blooming fireworks. In the heat of summer, black rose goes into dormancy, shedding its old leaves and only keeping a few new ones. These leaves curl toward their points of growth and make the plant look like a black rosebud ready to bloom. During the dormancy period, water supply should be reduced to help the plant survive the summer.
Variegated Green Pinwheel Plant
Variegated Green Pinwheel Plant
The leaves of the variegated Green Pinwheel Plant are much plumper and more colorful than those of the other plants in the Aeonium genus. In its full glory, the middle of a variegated Green Pinwheel Plant leaf remains emerald green, while its two sides turn a golden-yellow. A contrasting margin in red/pink gives the plant a natural gradient effect, reminiscent of the sun's radiant glow.
El Hierro Giant Houseleek
El Hierro Giant Houseleek
El Hierro Giant Houseleek (Aeonium hierrense) is a flowering succulent endemic to the Canary Islands. El Hierro Giant Houseleek is cultivated as a house and garden plant and considered a rare species in cultivation. Like most succulents, this species will experience root rot if allowed to sit in standing water. It does not grow well in extremely hot or dry climates, and a total lack of water will cause its leaves to curl.
Green Rose Buds
Green Rose Buds
The green Rose Buds is special in that its dormancy period is when it looks its best. Over the summer months, the green Rose Buds goes into a long dormancy, and this is when the outer layers of its leaves wither, while its inner leaves turn pink and wrap inwards into a "rose". When the weather cools down, the plant starts growing again, with its leaves turning green and gradually spreading out. The green Rose Buds really dislikes sweltering heat, but watering during its dormancy needs to be avoided, as this could kill the plant.
Saucer plant
Saucer plant
The saucer plant usually has only one main stem that does not branch, and can grow up to 1 m tall, with its rosette measuring up to 30 cm wide. During its flowering season, the yellow pagoda-shaped corolla is very noticeable. After the flowers fade, all the upper leaves wither and die, and many small lateral buds sprout on the lower stem near the ground.
Sims aeonium
Sims aeonium
Aeonium simsii is a succulent sometimes commonly known as sweet stern. The Aeonium simsii originates in the Canary Islands and is cultivated in pots and containers. This species goes dormant in the summer and does not thrive in hot, dry conditions. In the winter, it should be watered every time its soil is completely dried out, to ensure optimal growth.
Dinner plate plant
Dinner plate plant
The dinner plate plant differs from other plants in the genus Aeonium in that its new leaves grow close to its old ones. Together, they form a complete circle that clings to the ground, like a round, patterned dinner plate.
Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium (Aeonium davidbramwellii) is a branching succulent native to the Canary Islands. Tree aeonium is cultivated as an ornamental species. This species grows best in sandy loam soils. They do not thrive in overly hot and dry weather, but they will experience root rot if overwatered.
Green pinwheel
Green pinwheel
Green pinwheel is a visually striking plant with rosettes of succulent leaves. Its unique feature is the ability to change color - the leaves turn red under intense sunlight. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this plant is known for attracting insects and birds, making it a great addition to any garden. Fun fact: Aeonium decorum can live for many years without any soil, surviving solely on the water stored in its leaves.
Aeonium arboreum f. variegata
Aeonium arboreum f. variegata
Aeonium arboreum f. variegata is an attractive succulent plant with two-colored or 'variegated' leaves that contribute to its ornamental appeal. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be grown indoors or moved inside in winter in cooler climates. This delicate plant is vulnerable to various pests like scale insects, aphids, white butterfly, and spider mites.
Aeonium 'Lily Pad'
Aeonium 'Lily Pad'
The succulent aeonium 'Lily Pad' has lush rosettes with greenish-yellow flowers. These flowers sprout from the rosette's core. This plant is a hybrid between Aeonium Lindleyi and Aeonium Bethencourtianum that originated in the Canary Islands. The name of this uncommon variety comes from its thick, deep-green foliage.
Haworth's aeonium 'Kiwi'
Haworth's aeonium 'Kiwi'
Haworth's aeonium 'Kiwi' is mysterious in origins, but is believed to be a cultivar of Haworth's aeonium or pinwheel (Aeonium haworthii). Even the reason it came to be called 'Kiwi' is unknown. Unlike its parent that features solid green leaves, this cultivar is popular for its variegated leaf rosettes, with tips that blush pink or red when stressed. This delicate plant is highly prized among gardeners and succulent enthusiasts.
Tree aeonium 'Cyclops'
Tree aeonium 'Cyclops'
Tree aeonium 'Cyclops' is distinct for its rosettes of deep reddish-brown leaves with bright green centers. A cultivar of Aeonium arboreum, its name refers to the one-eyed monster of Greek mythology. Gardeners love this plant because it requires little water and does well in sandy soil. It produces golden flowers but remains attractive when not in bloom.
Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras'
Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras'
Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' shows off with its yellow-green rosettes surrounded by deep purple margins, giving it a distinctive coloration among succulents. Hybridized from other aeoniums, this cultivar was named for its festive coloration, likening it to the Mardi Gras festival. Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras' is beloved for its compact size, ease of care, and beautiful colors.
Saucer-plant
Saucer-plant
Saucer-plant is readily used in ornamental gardening in warm climates. This succulent plant doesn't flower often; it typically produces flowers in the fifth year of growth. After flowering, the plant dies back, but it usually sets new plants before this occurs.
Aeonium leucoblepharum
Aeonium leucoblepharum
Aeonium leucoblepharum is a beautiful looking succulent native to north-eastern Africa. It is often cultivated as an ornamental; thanks to its ability to resist drought, it is commonly used in rock gardens. The plant is monocarpic which means that it dies after flowering.
Lemon-Lime
Lemon-Lime
Depending on how stressed the plant is, the lemon-Lime has enormous green to dark green leaves that vary in color with pink margins. The name "Starburst" comes from the plant's complex form. Originally from California, it is most widely recognized as a hybrid of Aeonium Davidbramwellii.
Aeonium 'Ballerina'
Aeonium 'Ballerina'
A possible hybrid of *A. glutinosum*, as well as *A. canariense*, Aeonium 'Ballerina' is a small-growing succulent with variegated white sticky leaves with silver streaks, giving the plant a shimmering appearance in bright light. Because of its texture, this plant is ideal for low garden borders or lovely low ground cover. It is also a fantastic sensory plant for young children.
Tree aeonium 'Blushing Beauty'
Tree aeonium 'Blushing Beauty'
Tree aeonium 'Blushing Beauty' is a succulent that offers tight rosettes of mid-green leaves tinged with red at the top. It is a cultivar of Tree aeonium. The name was given by the grower, southern California horticulturist Jack Catlin, when he observed that the red-blush color was retained when the plant got bright light. Gardeners favor this cultivar for growing in terraccota pots or in beds. It is virtually pest-free and disease-free.
Aeonium
Aeonium
Aeonium is named for its soft fleshy leaves, which have a smooth velour-like texture. This low-growing succulent is ideal for the containers and rockeries of Mediterranean gardens. It can be recognized by its leaf clusters which have a distinctive lime green center and dark purple exterior.
Aeonium lindleyi
Aeonium lindleyi
Aeonium lindleyi is a striking succulent plant with rosettes of green and yellow leaves that turn red in full sun. It is native to the Canary Islands, where it grows in rocky areas and cliffs. This plant is ideal for rock gardens, container gardens, or as a houseplant. It is drought-tolerant and low maintenance. Aeonium lindleyi can also be propagated easily from stem cuttings, making it a popular choice for succulent collectors.
Aeonium 'Bronze Medal'
Aeonium 'Bronze Medal'
The reddish to dark bronze sticky leaves of the aeonium 'Bronze Medal' create small, compact rosettes that resemble bronze medallions, hence the name. This hybrid of unknown lineage makes an excellent low, spreading shrub for a potted display or a compact specimen plant.
Canary aeonium
Canary aeonium
Canary aeonium is named because it is native to Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. It grows on cliffsides and arid slopes, producing striking yellow flowers in spring that are popular with butterflies. This is a large growing succulent whose drought and salt tolerance make it well suited to Mediterranean and coastal gardens.
Mountain Rose
Mountain Rose
Mountain Rose's fleshy leaves come in the shape of beautiful and numerous rose-like rosettes that have made the plant popular in cultivation. In conditions with normal humidity, the rosettes are open and look like houseleeks. However, during the dry season, the rosettes close to avoid water loss, exhibiting their namesake rose shape or a teacup shape.
Tree aeonium 'Jack Catlin'
Tree aeonium 'Jack Catlin'
Tree aeonium 'Jack Catlin' is a Tree aeonium cultivar noted for its exceptionally large maroon leaf rosettes with green centers. Except for the color of its rosettes, the cultivar was selected for its vigorous growth and spread, as well for its improved heat and frost tolerance. The cultivar carries the name after its breeder, Jack Catlin.
Tree aeonium 'Atropurpureum'
Tree aeonium 'Atropurpureum'
Tree aeonium 'Atropurpureum' is a unique, succulent plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Its striking deep purple-tinged foliage adds a pop of color to any landscape. This plant is toxic to pets and wildlife if ingested.
Green pinwheel 'Sunburst'
Green pinwheel 'Sunburst'
The distinctiveness of green pinwheel 'Sunburst' comes from the variegation in its foliage, featuring shades of green and yellow lightly dusted with copper edges. Green pinwheel 'Sunburst' is an Aeonium hybrid, likely cultivated from Aeonium decorum. This plant's leaves only produce their characteristic colors when exposed to the sun, which may be why it was given the name "Sunburst."
Tree aeonium 'Zwartkop'
Tree aeonium 'Zwartkop'
The tree aeonium 'Zwartkop' is a cultivar from the stonecrop family. This succulent has striking foliage that appears in shades of red and deep purple. There are also tinges of yellow sometimes. Yellow star-shaped buds appear and bloom in the summertime. There are a few stories relating to its name, and its meaning - 'Zwartkop' is the Dutch word for 'black head,' but it's possible the cultivar was named for a German with the last name 'Schwartzkopf' and later mistranslated. Both names are occasionally used for this cultivar.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Tree houseleeks
Aeonium
Tree houseleeks are evergreen succulents that make excellent houseplants. Most grow in a rosette shape, but the leaves of different cultivars will vary in size and shape. The leaf color can change depending on the amount of sun exposure and the changing of the seasons. These plants die after they bloom, which can take years to occur.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Tree houseleeks
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Attributes of Tree houseleeks
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Scientific Classification of Tree houseleeks
Distribution of Tree houseleeks
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Distribution Map of Tree houseleeks
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tree houseleeks
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The tree houseleeks genus, known for its striking rosettes and fleshy leaves, thrives in bright but indirect light, well-draining soil, and moderate temperatures. Essential care involves regular watering but avoid over-watering, as it can lead to root rot, a common challenge in this genus. The main pests to look out for include aphids, mealybugs, and slugs. Seasonal care involves reducing water in extreme summer heat and during winter dormancy and moving them indoors if frost is forecasted.
How to Water Tree houseleeks?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Tree houseleeks?
How to Propagate Tree houseleeks?
How to Plant Tree houseleeks?
Exploring the Tree houseleeks Plants
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8 most common species：
Tree aeonium
Tree aeonium (Aeonium arboreum) is a succulent subshrub species endemic to the Canary Islands. Tree aeonium is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Because it is subtropical, this species has to be grown under greenhouse conditions in other climates. Tree aeonium is also known as the tree houseleek and the Irish rose. It grows naturally in shade and on weathered, volcanic soils.
Haworth's aeonium
Haworth's aeonium is a succulent shrub with rosettes of bluish-green leaves. It is commonly grown as a houseplant in cooler regions. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded it the Garden Merit Award. It develops in late spring or early summer, and the blossoms are white, off-white, or pale yellow with a little pink tinge.
Dwarf aeonium
The dwarf aeonium is small and can easily branch into a grove shape. The old leaves feature straight red stripes down the middle and a red border on the margin, which become pronounced when the leaves turn yellow. During the summer dormant period, new leaves form tight balls while old leaves wither away.
Copper pinwheel
New leaves on copper pinwheel have golden-yellow margins with green centers. Its old leaves have light pink margins and are both rich in color and highly ornamental. This plant is also a species that tends to develop a crested form, and after cresting the leaves become smaller and grow densely on the stalks. The stem also grows into a unique fan-shape.
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All Species of Tree houseleeks
Tree aeonium
Haworth's aeonium
Dwarf aeonium
Copper pinwheel
Black rose
Variegated Green Pinwheel Plant
El Hierro Giant Houseleek
Green Rose Buds
Saucer plant
Sims aeonium
Dinner plate plant
Tree aeonium
Green pinwheel
Aeonium arboreum f. variegata
Aeonium 'Lily Pad'
Haworth's aeonium 'Kiwi'
Tree aeonium 'Cyclops'
Tree houseleeks 'Mardi Gras'
Saucer-plant
Aeonium leucoblepharum
Lemon-Lime
Aeonium 'Ballerina'
Tree aeonium 'Blushing Beauty'
Aeonium
Aeonium lindleyi
Aeonium 'Bronze Medal'
Canary aeonium
Mountain Rose
Tree aeonium 'Jack Catlin'
Tree aeonium 'Atropurpureum'
Green pinwheel 'Sunburst'
Tree aeonium 'Zwartkop'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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