Aeonium ‘Big Bang’ (Big Bang Aeonium)
Aeonium ‘Big Bang’ (Big Bang Aeonium)
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Aeonium ‘Big Bang’ is a spectacular branching succulent featuring rosettes of glossy, spoon-shaped leaves. Its near-black to deep-purple foliage is irregularly decorated with vivid lime-green stripes and splashes, creating a dramatic pattern unique to every plant. The contrasting colours become especially striking when the plant receives plenty of light during the cooler growing months.
With its compact, tree-like form, ‘Big Bang’ makes an impressive feature in containers, succulent gardens, rockeries and sunny borders. It requires minimal maintenance, tolerates periods of dryness and offers year-round ornamental foliage. This distinctive cultivar is an excellent purchase for collectors and customers seeking an unusual statement plant.
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Mature height
Approximately 50–70 cm.
Mature width
Approximately 50 cm.
Spacing
Approximately 50–60 cm apart.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen succulent; some lower-leaf shedding may occur during summer dormancy.
Foliage
Lime green, burgundy, deep purple and almost black.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rare and inconsistent. Flowering has not been reliably documented, although some growers report occasional yellow flowers from late winter to early spring.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is recommended in hot climates.
Maintenance
Low. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, reduce watering during summer dormancy and protect from frost and prolonged waterlogging. Remove reverted solid-green or solid-purple shoots if consistent variegation is desired.
Root System
Shallow, fine and fibrous; requires freely draining soil and readily establishes from stem cuttings.