Aeonium arboreum 'Ink Painting'

Aeonium ‘Ink Painting’ has rosettes marked by irregular brush-like streaks of deep burgundy over bright green leaves, giving it a hand-painted appearance. The leaf margins are often lined with soft pink to red, particularly in cooler weather or when grown in bright light. These seasonal changes enhance the contrast between the green base and the darker markings, creating a dynamic and shifting pattern. As the plant matures, it branches readily, forming clusters of patterned rosettes. In late winter to spring, mature rosettes produce tall conical clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers before the flowering rosette naturally dies back, leaving offsets to continue growth.

Care Tips:

• Light – Place in bright light to full sun to intensify the burgundy markings and pink edging.
• Water – Water moderately during active growth and reduce watering during summer dormancy when rosettes tighten and growth slows.
• Humidity – Tolerates low humidity and benefits from good airflow.
• Media – Use a coarse, free-draining succulent mix to prevent waterlogging.
• Temperature – Best grown at 10–25 °C; protect from frost.
• Fertiliser – Apply a diluted, balanced fertiliser during the growing season to support healthy foliage and flowering.
• Repotting – Repot every 2–3 years or when offsets crowd the container, refreshing the soil to maintain drainage.