Three colours in clear bands
Each rosette combines a cream or lemon-yellow centre, a green transition and a pink to red outline without losing its natural simplicity.
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 5.5cm
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€3,50
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Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
More sunshine, more… blush 💋
- Crassulaceae
- Tricolour rosettes
- Very bright position
- Fast drainage
- Summer slowdown
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ unfurls each rosette in successive bands of colour: bright yellow to cream near the centre, clear green and a pink or reddish touch along the margins.
As it branches, the individual rosettes build a low, multi-headed shrub with a light yet architectural silhouette. The balance of green, yellow and pink changes naturally with the season and growing conditions, so the plant always looks slightly different.
What makes it special
Its character lies in the colour transitions, the clean rhythm of the leaves and the way the rosettes multiply across its branching stems.
Rosettes that build volume
The stems branch and finish in distinct rosettes, gradually creating a layered composition with a clear, graphic form.
Colour with a seasonal rhythm
The intensity of the margins and the balance of the three shades change with light, temperature and growth phase, giving the plant a lively character.
Why you’ll love it: it combines the clean geometry of a rosette with a palette that looks hand-painted.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
At a very bright window or on a sheltered balcony, where gentle morning sun highlights the colour bands without stressing the margins. Clean-lined pots in natural terracotta, off-white or charcoal allow the tricolour foliage to take centre stage.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with succulents that appreciate abundant light, free drainage and a similar cool-season rhythm. Keep each plant in its own pot so watering can be adjusted individually.
- Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ — near-black rosettes for a dramatic contrast against the lemon yellow and pink.
- Aeonium ‘Pink Witch’ — a related rosette form and a different pink palette for a bright collection.
- Crassula ‘Jade Magic’® — denser, glossy foliage that balances the open silhouette of the Aeonium.
Care at a glance
Light
A very bright position with morning or gentle direct sun. Acclimatise gradually and protect it from extreme summer midday sun.
Watering
Water thoroughly after most of the mix has dried. Check more often during active growth and far less often during the summer slowdown.
Climate
It grows mainly from autumn to spring and slows in hot weather. Provide ventilation and protect it from frost.
Pets
Spineless, but not for chewing. If any part is swallowed and discomfort appears, seek veterinary advice.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, seasonal rhythm, watering, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light and position
Place it at your brightest window or in a sheltered outdoor position with morning and gentle direct sun. Good light supports compact growth and vivid colour, but any move into direct sun must be gradual. During a Mediterranean midsummer, protect it from scorching midday and afternoon sun.
Correct watering
During active growth, water evenly once most of the mix has dried, then allow all excess water to drain away. Do not follow a fixed number of days. When heat closes the rosette and slows growth, allow a longer drying interval and water noticeably less.
Airflow and humidity
Good airflow helps the leaves and substrate dry evenly, especially in cool weather. Avoid closed terrariums, permanently damp conditions and water that remains in the centre of the rosette for hours.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Aeonium are cool-season succulents: their strongest growth usually appears from autumn to spring, while intense summer heat brings a slowdown or rest. The rosette may then close more tightly and shed older lower leaves. Protect it from frost and from the combination of extreme heat and strong midday sun.
Substrate and pot
It needs an airy cactus and succulent mix that drains excess water quickly without remaining compacted around the roots. Choose a pot with drainage holes, only slightly larger than the root system, and do not bury the base of the stem more deeply.
Nutrition and repotting
Use Cactus&Succulent Focus only while you can see active new growth and always according to the label; stop during the summer slowdown. If you have just repotted into Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix, use its initial nutrition first for about two months. Move up by only one pot size once the roots have filled the container.
Botanical identity Identity & natural origin The accepted cultivar, trade name and wild botanical basis
Accepted cultivated name
The Royal Horticultural Society accepts the name Aeonium haworthii ‘Dream Color’ and lists Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’ as its synonym. The shorter form Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ has become widely established in trade and is also used in the product title.
An award-winning tricolour selection
‘Dream Color’/‘Kiwi’ is a branching cultivar with variegated rosettes and has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is a cultivated selection; a specific breeder, parental cross or place of selection is not securely documented in the principal authoritative horticultural records.
Its wild basis is native to Tenerife
The accepted species Aeonium haworthii Webb & Berthel. is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where it occurs as a succulent subshrub in a subtropical environment. This is the natural range of the wild species, not evidence for the place where the ‘Kiwi’ cultivar was selected.
From natural habitat to care: The subtropical origin of its wild basis in Tenerife helps us interpret its care correctly: Aeonium follow a cool-season rhythm, with stronger growth from autumn to spring and a pronounced slowdown in summer heat. In a pot, this translates into abundant light, free drainage and watering adjusted to the growth phase — not desert-cactus treatment.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific details nobody asked for Botanical details for those who want to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Variegation divides the photosynthetic work
The yellow and cream areas of the leaves contain less chlorophyll than the green areas. The green tissue therefore carries more of the photosynthetic load, while the paler areas create the characteristic pattern.
The pink margin is not a fixed filter
The pink and red margins are associated with anthocyanin pigments, whose visibility changes with light, temperature and season. Colour is therefore a useful clue, but not a reliable diagnostic tool on its own.
Not every Aeonium works like a cactus
Plants using C3, CAM and intermediate photosynthetic strategies have all been recorded within the genus Aeonium. A succulent appearance alone is therefore not enough to assign ‘Kiwi’ the same physiology as a desert cactus.
Monocarpy applies to the rosette
In branching Aeonium, the rosette that flowers completes its cycle and eventually dies. The remaining rosettes and lateral shoots can continue growing, so flowering does not necessarily mean the end of the whole plant.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about colour, summer rest, watering, light and flowering in Aeonium ‘Kiwi’.
01 Why are the rosette colours fading?
The intensity of the green, yellow and pink margin changes with light, temperature and season. In insufficient light, new growth often becomes paler and less compact, but a sudden move into strong sun can scorch the cream tissue. Improve the light gradually and assess the new growth rather than a single leaf.
02 The rosette has closed and lower leaves are falling. Is it dying?
In summer heat, this is often part of seasonal rest, especially when older leaves dry gradually and the stem remains firm. If the stem or leaves become soft and translucent, the mix stays wet or there is an unpleasant smell, check immediately for rot.
03 When exactly does it need watering?
When most of the mix has dried and the pot feels lighter. Water evenly until it runs from the drainage holes, then let it drain. Check more often while it produces new leaves from autumn to spring and far less often while it rests in hot weather.
04 Can it live indoors, and can it take full sun?
It can stay indoors only at a very bright window or with suitable supplementary lighting. Outdoors it usually remains more compact, but direct sun requires gradual acclimatisation. Prefer morning or gentle sun and provide shade from harsh Mediterranean summer midday sun.
05 What happens to a rosette after flowering?
The flowering rosette is monocarpic: after flowering it completes its cycle and gradually dies. On a branching plant, the remaining heads continue to grow, so the entire Aeonium is not necessarily lost.
06 Is it safe around pets and children?
Do not treat it as a plant for chewing, and place it securely out of easy reach. If a pet swallows leaves and develops drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea or any other discomfort, contact a veterinarian and provide the plant label or name.
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