Aeonium Hime Meikyou

Add striking contrast and sculptural elegance to your plant collection with Aeonium ‘Hime Meikyou’, a rare and highly sought-after succulent prized for its vibrant, jewel-like rosettes. Each rosette features a bold two-tone effect—deep burgundy to near-black centers edged with glowing lime-green margins—that shift in intensity with the seasons, making it a true living gem.

Growing on slender upright stems, this Aeonium combines a compact, architectural form with delicate elegance, making it perfect for containers, rock gardens, or mixed succulent arrangements. Its glossy, color-changing foliage ensures it stands out as a striking centerpiece.

Key Features

• Two-Tone Foliage: Burgundy-black centers with vivid green margins for dramatic contrast

• Compact Growth: Rosettes 8–12 cm wide, perched on slender 20–30 cm stems

• Versatile Design Plant: Excellent in pots, rock gardens, or group plantings

• Collector’s Choice: Unique coloration makes it a must-have rare succulent

Care Guide

• Light: Full sun to partial shade; bright light deepens burgundy tones

• Water: Allow soil to dry fully before watering; avoid waterlogging

• Soil: Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Temperature: Ideal range 15–25°C; not frost-hardy—protect in winter

• Fertilizer: Light monthly feeding in active growing season

• Propagation: Easily propagated from offsets or stem cuttings

Why You’ll Love It

With its eye-catching two-tone rosettes and compact sculptural form, Aeonium ‘Hime Meikyou’ is the perfect centerpiece for design-focused gardens and rare succulent collections. Whether grown in a decorative pot or integrated into a rock garden, this rare Aeonium delivers bold visual impact with minimal care.