Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup'
Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup' is a beautifully compact, branching succulent that stands out for its rich bronze-red foliage and easy-care nature. Thought to be a cultivar of Aeonium arboreum, this variety forms a tidy, upright shrub with multiple stems topped by symmetrical rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. The rosettes can grow up to 15 cm in diameter and develop their characteristic colour as the plant matures.
New growth begins with a soft green midrib and creamy leaf margins, which gradually blush pink and deepen into rich red tones. This natural gradient—from fresh growth to mature leaves—creates a stunning display of colour variation within a single plant. As leaves age, they develop a coppery, bronze-red sheen that contrasts beautifully against the fresher growth above, especially over summer as the colours deepen, when plants are subject to more light.
Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup' typically reaches 30 to 45 cm tall, making it ideal for pots, rockeries, or low-maintenance garden beds. It prefers full sun to part shade and grows actively during the cooler seasons of autumn through spring. During summer dormancy, growth slows, and watering should be reduced. In well-drained soil and with minimal frost exposure (generally suitable for temperate to coastal Australian climates), this plant thrives with minimal fuss.
Mature plants may produce tall, branching inflorescences adorned with small, star-shaped yellow flowers. However, its striking foliage is the real highlight, making Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup' a rewarding and visually dynamic addition to any succulent collection.
Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
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