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Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ 12cm

Name: Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Aeoniumkiwi12cm
Price: 8.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€9,90

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Tricolour multi-headed shrub

Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’

The more brightness, the more… blush 💋

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm

Crassulaceae
Cream and green rosettes
Pink to red margins
Multi-headed branching
Traded as Kiwi

Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’, widely traded as 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.

Three bands of colour

Cream, green and pink share each rosette and shift in intensity with the season.

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

In your space

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.

Plant pairings

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

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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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Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ 12cm

Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ 12cm

Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’

What makes it stand out

Three bands of colour

Multi-headed branching

Collector yet outgoing presence

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Summer slowdown

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

The accepted cultivar name is Dream Color

“Kiwi” is a trade synonym

The wild base is Canary Island material

Pink margins come from anthocyanins

Variegation reduces chlorophyll

Stems become woody

Summer closure is adaptive

Frequently asked questions

Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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