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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

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10/14/2026

These aeoniums woke up from their dormancy more robust and vibrant than ever. Rest is good for plants as well as humans.

09/27/2026

Who else blinked and missed our Aeonium Blue and White Fuji last Spring? 🙋‍♂️ Don't sleep on it this time, snag your cluster ASAP!

09/22/2026

🍂 Fall is here — and so is AeoniumCollectible.
After a summer pause (dormancy waits for no one, not even us), we’re back and stocked with fresh rosettes ready for their glow-up season.
Thank you for your patience. Let’s grow. 🌿

05/15/2026

Large rosettes. Rare in the market. Even rarer in clusters. If you've been in the aeonium world long enough, you already know — a large cluster of Alice isn't just a plant. It's a find. Deep magenta rosettes packed tight, offsets pushing out in every direction-- this is what years of growing look like in a single pot.
Collectors call it a unicorn for a reason.
Most people never see one in person. Fewer actually get to own one. And a large, healthy cluster? That's the kind of thing you stumble across once and don't walk away from.
So —
Which variety are you hunting for right now?
If Alice has been on your list, you already know what to do.

05/13/2026

The secret to a thriving aeonium isn't the watering schedule.
It's what's underneath.
Get the soil right and the plant forgives almost everything else.
Get it wrong and no amount of good intentions will save it.

What aeoniums need in their soil:
Aeoniums want soil that drains fast and breathes well. Their roots need air as much as they need water. Pack them into dense, heavy soil and they slowly suffocate — even if you're doing everything else right.
This is why inorganic materials are non-negotiable in a good aeonium mix.

The right ratio depends on the size of your plant:
🪨 Small cluster — 20% inorganic grit (perlite, pumice, or coarse sand)
🪨 Medium cluster — 40% inorganic grit
🪨 Large cluster — 50% inorganic grit
Fill the rest with a quality cactus or succulent mix.
Bigger plants have bigger root systems that need more airflow. The ratio grows with the plant.

Why inorganic materials matter so much:
Perlite / Pumice
Those little white chunks aren't decoration. They create air pockets throughout the soil. Roots breathe through those pockets. No air pockets = no breathing = root rot waiting to happen.
Coarse sand
Helps water move through fast. Not beach sand — that packs too tight. Coarse, gritty sand only.

And here's the part that might save your plant one day —
If you accidentally overwater — and it happens to everyone — fast-draining soil is your safety net.
Dense soil holds that water against the roots for days. Gritty, aerated soil lets it pass through quickly and then dries out fast. The roots get a moment of moisture and then get their air back.
One "oops" watering in good soil? Probably fine.
One "oops" watering in heavy soil? You may not know there's a problem until it's too late.
The soil does the work your willpower can't always do.

What to avoid:
❌ Regular potting soil alone — holds too much moisture
❌ Beach sand — packs down, suffocates roots
❌ Anything labeled "moisture control" — that is the opposite of what you want

Good soil isn't glamorous. Nobody posts about their perlite.
But it is the single most important decision you make for these plants.
Everything else is easier when the foundation is right.

05/11/2026

Want more aeoniums for free?
Good news — your plant already knows how to make babies. You just have to help it along.
The best time to propagate is fall through early spring. This is when aeoniums are actively growing and full of energy. Summer is their nap time — don't bother them then. Wait until the weather cools and you see fresh growth at the center of the rosette. That's your green light.

Here's how to do it. Simple. Step by step.
Step 1 — Pick your cutting.
Look for a healthy stem with a full rosette on top. Not a tiny baby one — a good-sized one. That's your future plant.
Step 2 — Cut it clean.
Use clean scissors or a knife. Cut the stem about 2-3 inches below the rosette. Wipe your blade with rubbing alcohol first. Clean cut = happy plant.
Step 3 — Let it rest.
Put the cutting somewhere dry and shady for 3-5 days. You're waiting for the cut end to dry out and form a little seal. This is called callusing. Do not skip this. Do not water it. Just leave it alone.
Step 4 — Plant it.
Stick the dried end into dry cactus or succulent mix. Just barely — like tucking it in, not burying it. No water yet.
Step 5 — Wait some more.
After 3-4 days, give it a tiny sip of water around the base. Not on the leaves. Just enough to say hello to the soil. Then wait again.
Step 6 — Watch for roots.
In 2-4 weeks, gently tug the stem. If it resists — congratulations. You have roots. You have a new plant. You did it.

The whole secret to propagating aeoniums?
Patience over love.
Every time you want to water it — wait. Every time you want to move it — don't. Just let it figure out its new life on its own terms.
They always do.