Don’s Expert Answers: Unknown plant/flower

Question From:
Ally in Petaling Jaya, Petaling Jaya New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Unknown plant/flower

Type of Plant (if known):
Black flower looking like sunflower

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Nil

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Nil

How often do you water the plant:
Nil

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Nil

How long since you planted it:
Nil

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Nil

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
In the ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
Nil

Upload photo if available:

Other Comments:
Hi there.

One day I saw this flower and wanted to know what species is it. I saw it in Melbourne, Victoria near Brighton Beach.

I hope you can help me identify this flower.

Waiting for your response.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Ally

Answer:
Hi Ally, This is a succulent called Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkopf’, or sometimes Aeonium Black Rose. it is commonly available from succulent suppliers. Don