Pink beyond a simple blush
Outer bands can fill with strong clear pink and frame the entire rosette.
Aeonium 'Pink Witch' 17cm
Normal price
€39,00
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Aeonium 'Pink Witch'
Rare, and perfectly aware of it 💗
- Crassulaceae
- Pink variegation
- Large rosettes
- Branching habit
- Collector cultivar
Aeonium 'Pink Witch' is a spectacular collector cultivar with large rosettes in green, cream and clear pink. Each leaf appears painted in successive bands, while outer rows can develop an almost magenta rim. A velvety appearance and generous scale give it the presence of a luxurious botanical sculpture.
Branching stems raise the rosettes like a living bouquet and create volume that looks complete from every angle. The cultivar has earned its place in modern Aeonium collections: it is rare, immediately recognisable and changes palette through the year. A mature ‘Pink Witch’ does not merely complete a collection; it becomes its centrepiece.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
An architectural bouquet
Multiple heads on branching stems build a rich three-dimensional crown.
A modern collector benchmark
Distinct variegation and generous form have made it one of the most sought-after modern Aeonium cultivars.
Why you’ll love it: it delivers the rare pink sought by collectors in a mature branching form with real presence.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Give it generous space in a simple heavy pot so the rosettes read as one bouquet. Off-white, deep green or charcoal brings out the pink and cream bands. Keep it slightly below eye level so the spiral centre of each head remains 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 arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ — near-black rosettes for dramatic contrast.
- Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ — glossy tubular foliage with a compatible seasonal rhythm.
- Echeveria elegans — a low glaucous rosette as a cool-toned base.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright light with gentle sun, avoiding harsh summer midday exposure.
Watering
Water during the active cool season after the mix dries well.
Seasonal rhythm
Autumn-to-spring growth with a pronounced summer slowdown.
Pets & children
Complete cultivar-specific safety data are lacking; prevent chewing and tipping.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Very bright light develops pink colour, but variegated tissue needs protection from harsh summer midday sun. Acclimate slowly and watch cream bands for scorching.
Correct watering
Water well in the cool active season after the mix has dried at depth. During summer slowdown, give much less water, only enough to prevent complete fine-root collapse.
Airflow and humidity
Multiple rosettes need air between leaves and around woody stems. Avoid misting and remove fully dry lower leaves.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Aeonium follows the reverse rhythm of many heat-loving succulents: it activates in mild cool conditions and closes its rosettes during intense summer heat.
Substrate
Use a porous fast-draining succulent mix that can support the larger crown, in a heavy pot with a drainage hole. Do not bury woody stems deeper.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Apply a diluted balanced low-nitrogen fertiliser from autumn to spring while new leaves are forming. Stop feeding once rosettes close for summer.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
A modern cultivated selection
‘Pink Witch’ is not a wild species but a variegated cultivar maintained clonally. The RHS lists the name as unresolved, without published formal parentage.
Linked with ‘Blushing Beauty’
Specialist Aeonium collections regard it as a derivative or mutation of ‘Blushing Beauty’. Without a primary registration, this remains the prevailing horticultural account rather than an absolute fact.
No wild range for the cultivar
‘Pink Witch’ entered international cultivation through specialist growers and is propagated vegetatively. It is not assigned a wild country of origin.
From natural habitat to care: The exact lineage of ‘Pink Witch’ is not fully documented, but the cool-season rhythm of Aeonium is clear and reflects the mild, winter-moist environments of Macaronesia. In a pot, maintain active care from autumn through spring and use much more restrained watering during summer rest.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Variegation is a tissue chimera
Green, cream and pink bands arise from different chlorophyll and pigment expression within the same leaf.
Rosettes close in summer
Reducing exposed leaf area limits water loss when heat and drought peak.
Stems become woody
As it matures, the succulent develops firmer support tissue to carry multiple large heads.
Each flowering rosette is monocarpic
A head that completes flowering dies, while other branches continue on a multi-headed plant.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is it genuinely rare?
It remains a collector cultivar produced more selectively than common Aeonium. Availability varies, but rarity is not used to invent parentage.
02Why does the pink change so much?
Intensity depends on season, light, temperature and leaf age. Changes are natural while new growth remains stable.
03Why does it close in summer?
Aeonium reduces activity in intense heat and rosettes draw inward. Do not try to force them open with frequent watering.
04When does it receive more water?
From autumn through spring while clear new leaves are forming, always after the mix has dried substantially.
05Can it be pruned?
Yes. A healthy head can be cut, allowed to heal fully and then rooted. Use a clean tool during the active season.
06Is it safe around pets?
Complete safety documentation for this cultivar is lacking. Keep it out of chewing range and ensure the heavy crown cannot tip over.
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Individual protection
Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.
Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.