Aeonium 'Suncup'
Similar to 'Kiwi' with softer green-and-cream rosettes edged pink. It belongs to the Aeonium genus, comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 10–15 cm, clumping, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aeonium
- Origin: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Rosette 10–15 cm, clumping
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 10–15 cm, clumping
- Growth habit
- Clustering rosettes on short stems
- Leaf colour
- Green leaves with white farina and pink margins
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
About the Aeonium 'Suncup'
Similar to 'Kiwi' with softer green-and-cream rosettes edged pink. Fast clumper for bright, cool conditions.
Care and cultivation
Aeoniums break the succulent rulebook: they grow in winter and rest in summer. Water actively during cool months, almost not at all in high summer when rosettes tighten and curl. They tolerate more moisture than most succulents during growth. A bare stem with a closed rosette is normal dormancy, not death. Light: Bright light with some direct sun; leaf edges curl in strong sun. Water: Weekly in summer-dormant regions: water lightly during the winter growing season. Use a Standard succulent mix with 30–40% grit.
Description
Aeonium 'Suncup' is an Aeonium succulent from Garden hybrid. Similar to 'Kiwi' with softer green-and-cream rosettes edged pink. Fast clumper for bright, cool conditions.
Identification
Look for: Green leaves with white farina and pink margins leaves in a Rosette 10–15 cm, clumping form. The genus is Aeonium, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Suncup aeonium'.
Common problems
Summer dormancy looks like dying (leaves curl and drop) — do not overwater • Mealybugs in rosette centres • Rosettes close up in bright heat •
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Aeonium 'Suncup'?
Weekly in summer-dormant regions: water lightly during the winter growing season. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Aeonium 'Suncup' need?
Bright light with some direct sun; leaf edges curl in strong sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Aeonium 'Suncup', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.