Aeonium Maggie

The Aeonium Maggie is a modern hybrid variety with captivating charm, known for its deep colors and elegant silhouette. A true star among succulent collections, it immediately draws attention with compact rosettes in shades ranging from dark green to intense purple, almost black, depending on exposure and growing conditions.

It forms dense rosettes carried by branching stems and can reach 40 to 60 cm in height at maturity. Its upright habit and glossy reflections give it an aristocratic appearance. Aeonium Maggie is especially appreciated in pots on terraces, where its dark foliage contrasts beautifully with lighter succulents.

This hybrid grows quickly when given good sunlight and suitable substrate. In summer, it enters dormancy but often retains an attractive appearance. It produces yellow star-shaped flowers at the top of a central flower stalk, typical of the Aeonium genus.

Aeonium Maggie does not originate from a natural habitat but was developed in cultivation for its unique aesthetic qualities. It combines the robustness of hardy species, making it ideal for outdoor cultivation in mild climates or bright indoor settings.

Light is essential for Aeonium Maggie to reveal its rich coloration:

☀️ Full sun: Encourages deep purple to black tones.

🌤️ Partial shade: Possible but results in greener foliage.

⚠️ Provide light shade during extreme summer heat.

Aeonium Maggie enjoys well-spaced watering cycles:

🌱 Spring / Autumn: About every 2–3 weeks.

☀️ Summer: Very little or no watering.

❄️ Winter: Minimal watering in cool conditions.

⚠️ Ensure soil is dry before watering again.

Aeonium Maggie prefers mild climates:

🌡️ Ideal: 15–25 °C.

❄️ Minimum: 5 °C briefly when dry.

🏠 Move indoors below 8 °C.

🪨 Use cactus soil enriched with 30–50% perlite or pumice for excellent drainage.

📅 Period: Spring to summer after several years.

🌼 Flowers: Small yellow blooms in upright clusters.

⚠️ Monocarpic rosette replaced by offsets.