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Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 8.5cm

Name: Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Aeoniumkiwi8.5cm2
Price: 4.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€5,70

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Branching tricolour rosette

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’

The brighter the light, the stronger the… blush 💋

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 8.5 cm · Height: 10cm

Crassulaceae
Tricolour rosettes
Pink margins
Cool-season growth
Multi-headed form

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is a vivid tricolour succulent, opening each rosette into successive bands of colour: cream to bright yellow near the centre, clear green through the middle and a pink to reddish rim around the edges. Its palette appears almost painted and shifts naturally with season and light intensity, giving every head a subtly individual expression.

As it branches, separate rosettes build a low, multi-headed shrub with an airy yet architectural silhouette. It delivers immediate colour without waiting for flowers and makes a luminous focal point among more monochrome succulents. Its variegated, constantly changing appearance ensures that no two plants look exactly alike.

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

Yellow, green and pink form distinct layers across each rosette.

Colour that responds to light

Pink margins and warmer tones intensify in bright conditions once the plant is acclimated.

A small branching shrub

Rosettes rise on slender stems and gradually build a layered crown.

Why you’ll love it: it brings colour, movement and unmistakable personality to a collection, with rosettes that change through the seasons.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

It looks especially good near an east-facing or very bright window, where the colour bands remain visible rather than fading into shade. Simple terracotta or soft green ceramic lets the pink and yellow take centre stage. As it branches, leave room around the crown to show off its multi-headed form.

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 that makes the tricolour foliage glow.
Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ — sculptural tubular leaves with a compatible cool-season rhythm.
Graptopetalum paraguayense — glaucous rosettes for a calm colour contrast, in a separate pot.

Care at a glance

Light

Abundant bright light and gentle sun after gradual acclimation.

Watering

Water once most of the mix has dried; reduce during summer slowdown.

Climate

Cool, mild growing conditions; protect from heatwaves and frost.

Pets & children

Exact-cultivar safety data are limited; prevent ingestion.

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 very bright light and a few hours of gentle sun. Variegated leaves can mark in hot midday summer sun, so increase exposure slowly.

Correct watering

During cool active growth, water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried. In heat, when rosettes close and growth slows, extend the dry interval without keeping roots permanently wet.

Airflow and humidity

Clean airflow and low to average humidity protect the stems and dense rosettes. Misting the leaves is unnecessary.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Aeonium is mainly active from autumn through spring and slows or rests in summer heat. Protect it from frost and from enclosed, overheated positions.

Substrate

Use a porous succulent mix that retains only enough moisture for its finer roots, always in a pot with a drainage hole. Avoid an oversized pot.

Feeding, repotting and handling

With fresh Sybasoil, wait about two months. Then apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only while new leaves are developing in the cool season; prune or repot before strong growth begins.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

An accepted cultivated name

The Royal Horticultural Society records Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’. It also appears in trade under names such as ‘Dream Color’.

Ecological reference: Aeonium haworthii

The reference species is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where Aeonium grows under a mild, seasonally Mediterranean-type climate.

Cultivated origin without a documented breeder

The original cross or breeder of ‘Kiwi’ is not consistently documented in an official register, so no precise hybrid parentage is presented as fact.

From natural habitat to care: The cooler, wetter winter and drier summer of the ecological reference explain its rhythm, which is the reverse of many succulents. In cultivation, water more confidently during mild active growth and far more conservatively when summer heat closes the rosettes.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Variegation means less chlorophyll

Cream and yellow areas contain less chlorophyll than green tissue and are more vulnerable to abrupt intense sun.

Rosettes close in heat

Summer contraction reduces exposed surface area and accompanies the plant’s natural slowdown.

Stems retain old leaf scars

As lower leaves drop, branching stems are revealed and give the plant its miniature shrub form.

Monocarpy applies to a rosette

A rosette that flowers completes its cycle, while other branches on a multi-headed plant can continue growing.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Why is the pink rim fading?

Pink is strongest in abundant light and mild temperatures. Weak light makes it greener, while abrupt hot sun can scorch pale areas.

02Why do the rosettes close in summer?

It is a natural heat response and often indicates summer slowdown, not a need for more frequent watering.

03When should watering increase?

When temperatures are mild and new leaves are appearing. Water thoroughly after most of the mix dries, and reduce markedly during summer rest.

04Can long stems be pruned?

Yes. Cut during active growth with a clean tool; tips can root after the cut dries, while the base often branches.

05Which mix and feed does it need?

Use porous Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent in a pot with a drainage hole. Wait about two months and feed lightly only during cool-season active growth.

06Is it safe around pets?

Official data for ‘Kiwi’ specifically are limited. Keep it out of reach and prevent ingestion.

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Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 8.5cm

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 8.5cm

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’

What makes it stand out

Three bands of colour

Colour that responds to light

A small branching shrub

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted cultivated name

Ecological reference: Aeonium haworthii

Cultivated origin without a documented breeder

Variegation means less chlorophyll

Rosettes close in heat

Stems retain old leaf scars

Monocarpy applies to a rosette

Frequently asked questions

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ 8.5cm — 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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