Three bands of colour
Cream, green and pink share each rosette and shift in intensity with the season.
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 12cm
Normal price
€9,90
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Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
The more brightness, the more… blush 💋
- Crassulaceae
- Cream and green rosettes
- Pink to red margins
- Multi-headed branching
- Traded as Kiwi
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ unfolds every rosette through successive bands of colour: luminous cream near the centre, clear green across the leaf and a pink to reddish brushstroke along the fine margin. The contrast resembles a hand-painted watercolour that shifts naturally with the season.
As it branches, individual rosettes build a low multi-headed shrub with an airy yet architectural silhouette. Its established presence is generous, bright and immediately appealing: a succulent that offers more volume than a single rosette and enough colour personality to stand confidently on its own.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Multi-headed branching
Woody stems divide and carry many rosettes like a miniature crown.
Collector yet outgoing presence
The recognisable “Kiwi” palette feels distinctive without becoming visually difficult.
Why you’ll love it: it fills a space with multiple luminous rosettes and natural colour movement, creating the impression of a miniature living shrub.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Show it in white or earthy ceramic with space around the crown so every rosette reads separately. A position slightly below eye level reveals both colour and branching without hiding the woody stems.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ — deep burgundy foliage for theatrical contrast.
- Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’ — warm colour with a compatible summer slowdown.
- Echeveria elegans — a low glaucous rosette brightening the base of the display.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright conditions with gentle sun after acclimation for clear colour.
Watering
Water after the mix has dried well, less during heat-induced slowdown.
Summer slowdown
Main growth in mild seasons, summer slowdown and protection from frost.
Pets & children
Not intended for consumption; keep it away from persistent chewing.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant natural brightness with gentle morning or late sun. Good exposure keeps rosettes compact and strengthens the pink edge, but every increase must be gradual.
Correct watering
Water when the mix has dried well and the pot feels lighter. During summer slowdown allow a longer interval and do not saturate a hot inactive root system.
Airflow and humidity
Airflow around the many rosettes prevents persistent moisture at their bases. Avoid misting and remove only completely dry leaves that release easily.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Aeonium grows mainly from autumn through spring in mild conditions and may close its rosettes during intense summer heat. Moisture must follow that actual activity.
Substrate
Use a porous succulent mix with free drainage yet enough structure for the branching shrub. The pot should be stable without being oversized.
Feeding, repotting and handling
After fresh Sybasoil, allow the initial nutrition to be used. Later apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only during visible autumn or spring growth.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
The accepted cultivar name is Dream Color
RHS records Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ as the accepted name for the variegated cultivar widely traded as ‘Kiwi’.
“Kiwi” is a trade synonym
‘Kiwi’ is the most recognisable market name but does not represent a separate natural species. The cultivar is maintained vegetatively for stable colour.
The wild base is Canary Island material
Aeonium haworthii is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The exact breeder and first selection date of ‘Dream Color’ are not clearly documented in a primary record.
From natural habitat to care: Ancestral A. haworthii comes from a mild island climate with winter moisture and a drier summer. That is why ‘Dream Color’ is active in mild seasons, slows during intense heat and needs brightness without saturating a hot root zone.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Pink margins come from anthocyanins
Pigments respond to season and brightness, so the edge does not remain equally intense.
Variegation reduces chlorophyll
Cream zones produce less energy and require a balance between sufficient brightness and scorch prevention.
Stems become woody
With age, stem bases become woodier and support multiple terminal rosettes.
Summer closure is adaptive
Rosettes may close and shed lower leaves in heat, reducing exposed surface area.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is “Kiwi” the correct name?
It is a widely used trade name. The accepted cultivar record is Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’.
02Why is the pink edge fading?
Intensity changes with season and brightness. Mild bright conditions usually produce the clearest palette.
03Why do rosettes close in summer?
It is a natural response to heat and summer slowdown, not necessarily a lack of moisture.
04When does it need watering?
When the mix has dried well and the plant is active; wait longer during summer slowdown.
05Why are lower leaves dropping?
Gradual loss of old leaves is natural, especially in heat. A soft base or sudden mass drop needs investigation.
06Can it be pruned?
Yes, long stems can be shortened during active growth and healthy sections rooted after the cut has callused.
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