Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ is a stunning, variegated succulent known for its rosette-shaped foliage and striking color patterns. It’s one of the most eye-catching members of the Aeonium genus, often prized by collectors and home gardeners alike.

🌿 General Description

·         Scientific Name: Aeonium decorum ‘Sunburst’

·         Common Name: Aeonium ‘Sunburst’, Copper Pinwheel

·         Type: Variegated rosette-forming succulent

·         Origin: Canary Islands

This plant grows in a rosette form with green leaves edged in creamy yellow or white, often blushed pink or copper when exposed to bright sunlight. It’s a monocarpic succulent — meaning each rosette blooms once, then dies — but it produces plenty of offsets before that happens.

🌞 Light Requirements

·         Thrives in bright light to full sun.

·         For best color, give it morning sun and afternoon shade in hot climates.

·         Indoors: Place near a south- or west-facing window.

Too little light causes fading variegation and leggy growth.

💧 Watering

·         Water using the “soak and dry” method — allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

·         Reduce watering in winter when the plant is semi-dormant.

·         Avoid letting water sit in the rosette; it can cause rot.

Aeoniums prefer a bit more moisture than desert succulents, especially in active growing seasons (winter to spring).

🌱 Soil

·         Use a well-draining succulent/cactus mix.

·         Ideal blend: potting soil + perlite + coarse sand (1:1:1).

·         Ensure the pot has drainage holes.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

·         Prefers mild temperatures between 15–25°C (60–77°F).

·         Protect from frost — not cold-hardy below 4°C (40°F).

·         Can tolerate mild coastal humidity but dislikes overly damp air.

🌸 Flowering

·         Produces a tall flower stalk with small yellow star-shaped blooms.

·         After flowering, the blooming rosette dies, but side rosettes continue growing.