🌱 Morphology
A compact, highly branched, shrubby Aeonium cultivar that forms a dense clump about 20–30 cm tall and wide. Its short stems end in rosettes up to about 10 cm in diameter, composed of fleshy, obovate, slightly pointed leaves. Its most striking feature is its green and cream-yellow variegation, which creates a bright border around the green center of each leaf. The intensity and distribution of the colors vary with the season and lighting; during the warm months, the contrast may diminish significantly, and green may become predominant. The leaf margins may have small cilia, and the tips may take on pink or reddish hues under certain conditions.

🌍 Origin, genealogy, and family
Family: Crassulaceae. Subfamily: Sempervivoideae. Tribe: Aeonieae. Genus: Aeonium.

It is an ornamental cultivar of horticultural origin, with no known wild population. Its genealogy is not conclusively documented, although it is thought to possibly originate from a mutation of Aeonium haworthii or to be related to similar variegated cultivars, such as ‘Dream Color’. It should not be confused with Aeonium ‘Starburst’, a name by which it has occasionally been misidentified. Its appeal lies in its color combination and its ability to branch and form small structures reminiscent of a succulent bonsai.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 10a
It is sensitive to frost. It is best grown above 5°C and protected when temperatures approach 0°C. Brief dips may be tolerated in dry conditions, but cold combined with moisture considerably increases the risk of damage.

☀️ Lighting
It needs abundant light to maintain compact growth and distinct variegation. A bright position with soft morning sun or very light partial shade is recommended during periods of intense heat. Strong midday sun can burn the yellow areas, which are more sensitive due to their lower chlorophyll content. As a guideline, a PAR DLI of 10–18 mol/m²/day is recommended, adjusted to the temperature and the foliage's response.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Summer dormancy. Like other aeoniums, it usually grows mainly during the cool and mild seasons, reducing its activity in intense heat. During active growth, it is recommended to water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. In summer, watering should be spaced out, especially during heatwaves, without keeping the roots moist for prolonged periods. Good ventilation and rapid drainage are essential to prevent rot.

🌸 Flowering
It may produce terminal inflorescences with small star-shaped flowers, generally white. Flowering is secondary to the ornamental appeal of the foliage. As with aeoniums, the flowering rosette may die afterward, although the plant usually retains other branches and rosettes that maintain the clump.

🌿 Nutrition
During active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, applied moderately and with the substrate slightly moist. Fertilization should be reduced or suspended during summer dormancy, and excessive nitrogen should be avoided, as it can promote soft, less compact growth.

9x9 cm gourmet black pot

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with a substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.