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Basic Info
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is one of the more beautiful succulents out there. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 90 cm (3ft) tall. The plants main feature are the green leaves that have bright pink edges.
Scientific Classification
Botanical name: Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’
Common name: Aeonium
Family: Crassulaceae
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
‘Kiwi’ has the same water requirement as most other succulent plants, don’t over water the plant. Best would be to thoroughly soak the plant then let it dry out completely before watering the plant again.
Quick Facts:
- The plant prefers sun rather than shade
- Be careful when watering the succulent
- Can grow up to 90 cm (3 ft) tall
- Plant zone: 10a (Minimum -1.1° C (30° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Propagation by seeds, cuttings or offsets
- Customarily a non-toxic plant for animals or people
- Grows in winter, dormant during summer.
General Care for Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ does not live after it blossoms, so the plant is not ideal for people who want to keep their plants for years. Although, it is easy to replace Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ with new once but propagation. The plant is most easily propagated by seeds, offsets or cuttings, allowing you to keep the plant for years. Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ should be grown in a container, making it easier to move from indoors during winter months to outdoors during summer. It can also be developed to be a houseplant. Always use well-drained soil when growing the Aeonium ‘Kiwi’, don’t let the plant get waterlogged.
Where to Plant
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ does not do well in the cold, so if you live in a city where the nights are colder than -1° C (30° F), move it indoors. The succulent should ideally be grown in a container so that it can easily be transported in and out of the house. Grows best in much sunlight.
Ideally, you will want to plant Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ where the plant can get at least 6 hours of sun a day. Homegrowers, place the plant on a window ledge where it can get plenty of sunlight.
How to Propagate Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is one of the easier succulents to propagate, especially when growing using offsets.
Cuttings
The best way to grow Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ from cuttings is by using either sterile scissors or a sharp knife. Start by removing the stem from the core of the plant, let the plant sit and harden for a few days. Once that is done, place the stem in well-draining soil, only water the plant if the soil has been dried out.
Origin and Habitat
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ originates from the Canary Islands, Madeira and Northern Africa. Helpful tip: If growing the plant in a colder climate, use a container to grow the plant.
Offsets
‘Kiwi’ regularly produces small offsets that can be found sprouting from the core of the plant. Ideally, you want to pull those away, let it sit for a few days, then place in well-draining soil. Follow the watering tip mentioned above.
Seeds
When growing Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ from seeds, make sure that the temperature is around 19 to 24 ° C or 66 to 75° F. Ideally this is done during the summer or by using grow lights. The seeds should then be placed in well-draining soil, and only watered once the soil is completely dry.
Main features
Low maintenance plant, Flowers, Dramatic Foliage.
