A signature red line
The central stripe acts like a brushstroke that visually defines every leaf.
Aeonium 'Red Stripe' 10.5cm
Normal price
€8,00
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Aeonium 'Red Stripe'
One red stripe and suddenly everything gets interesting 🎨
- Crassulaceae
- Red central stripe
- Winter growth
- Characterful rosettes
- Collector selection
Aeonium 'Red Stripe' brings graphic precision to a succulent rosette: elongated leaves are organised around a vivid red central line, while the green base shifts through coppery and warm tones. The effect is crisp, animated and instantly recognisable, with enough colour contrast to make the plant feel like a small botanical jewel even when displayed on its own.
Its architecture becomes increasingly expressive as the stems branch and the rosettes form an airy, layered crown. This selection offers genuine collector interest without sacrificing decorative appeal, combining painterly detail, an elegant silhouette and seasonal colour movement that keeps its appearance fresh rather than static. It is a refined choice for anyone drawn to succulents with both structure and personality.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Rosettes that build volume
Branching gradually turns a single form into an airy, multi-headed display.
Colour with a seasonal rhythm
Green, copper and red tones change intensity, continually refreshing the display.
Why you’ll love it: it delivers the colour of a striking collector plant through an elegant, beautifully legible rosette.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Display it in plain terracotta or matte ceramic so the red stripe is not competing with other patterns. A raised shelf or table allows future branching to remain fully visible.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ — bright tricolour foliage with a related seasonal rhythm.
- Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ — tubular leaves for sculptural contrast.
- Semponium ‘Destiny’ — deep purple that intensifies the red stripe.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright exposure with gentle direct sun after gradual acclimation.
Watering
Water when the mix dries well during active growth; much less during summer rest.
Seasonal rhythm
Mild temperatures, good airflow and protection from frost or prolonged heat.
Pets & children
Not regarded as safe to chew; keep out of reach of children and animals.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant brightness and introduce gentle morning or late-afternoon sun gradually. Adequate intensity keeps the rosettes compact and enhances the red stripe without scorching.
Correct watering
From autumn through spring, water deeply only after the mix has dried well. During the summer slowdown, wait longer and avoid saturating hot, inactive roots.
Airflow and humidity
Clean airflow around the rosettes reduces spotting and distorted growth. Do not allow water to remain in the centre, particularly when nights are cool.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Growth is strongest in mild, cooler conditions and slows during sustained heat. Protect it from frost and sudden exposure to fierce midday sun.
Substrate
Use a porous succulent mix with a substantial mineral fraction and unrestricted drainage. The pot should closely match the root system rather than being oversized.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Apply dilute, low-nitrogen feed only while new leaves are forming. Repot near the start of active growth and handle the brittle rosettes carefully.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
Identity of the selection
The trade selection is recorded as Aeonium leucoblepharum ‘Red Stripe’. No recognised record documenting breeder, parentage and selection year has been published, so those details are not assigned speculatively.
The natural species
Aeonium leucoblepharum is an accepted Crassulaceae species ranging naturally from Eritrea to northern Tanzania and in northern Yemen.
Rocky seasonal settings
The species is associated with rocky, seasonally dry settings where available moisture and growth are concentrated in the milder months.
From natural habitat to care: The natural rhythm of milder, wetter months followed by warm dry rest explains why watering follows active growth and is sharply reduced in heat.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
A rosette with storage tissue
Succulent leaves store water and are arranged to reduce exposure of the young growing point.
Environment-responsive pigments
Red tones are associated with anthocyanins and intensify in response to radiation and temperature.
CAM metabolism
Carbon dioxide uptake shifts mainly to the night, reducing water loss.
Branching below the rosette
Lateral buds create new heads and gradually turn the stem into a multi-rosette crown.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Why is the red stripe fading?
Colour usually softens under insufficient brightness or during gentle growth. Any change in exposure should be gradual.
02When does it grow most strongly?
Its main growth period runs from autumn through spring while temperatures remain mild.
03What do soft lower leaves mean?
One old leaf may be absorbed naturally; several soft leaves with wet mix indicate excessive moisture.
04Can it be pruned?
Yes. A healthy stem can be cut for shaping once the cut surface has dried thoroughly before rooting.
05Can it stay outside in summer?
Yes, in an airy position protected from prolonged heat and sudden midday sun.
06Is it suitable near animals?
Because ingestion of Aeonium species is not treated as safe, choose an inaccessible position.
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Individual protection
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Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.