Aeonium kiwi

Aeonium kiwi Care

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Other names: Aeonium 'kiwi', Aeonium Haworthii 'kiwi', Aeonium Decorum 'kiwi', Aeonium Percarneum 'kiwi', Aeonium Haworthii 'variegata', Aeonium Haworthii 'tricolor', Aeonium 'verde', Aeonium 'keweonium'

What is the plant

For lovers of succulents, Aeonium kiwi over-delivers. Its evergreen beauty with colorful leaves is only topped in the blooming season when it produces golden star-like flowers.

Aeonium kiwi is a medium-sized evergreen succulent, native to the Canary Islands and northern Africa, and later introduced to other areas with similar climates, like southern California.

Brightly colored, its meaty yellow-ish leaves grow in rosettes that resemble spoons or spades, boarded with a bright red rim. When it finally reaches its blooming period (always in the summer), it produces star-shaped, bright yellow to golden flowers.

Incredibly low-maintenance, this plant hibernates during the summer, only growing in spring and autumn, and it doesn’t require any special care. Also, it’s virtually pest and disease free.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

18°C - 24°C

hardiness zone

9 - 11

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

Warm Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Aeonium kiwi requires little watering, as it is a drought-tolerant plant, but it is still a bit more water-loving than other succulents. During hibernation periods, reduce the water to just enough to not cause foliage shriveling, and in growth periods, allow the first layer of soil to dry between watering sessions. Avoid using a tray underneath your pot.
Pruning
Grows up to 2-3 ft (60-90 cm), so cut only if a specific size is desired.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is usually not necessary. It can still be done during the growing season with a balanced liquid feed, every three weeks.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
This plant loves light and can be both in direct sunlight (as long as not too strong) or indirect sunlight. Avoid exposing it to high-intensity summer sunlight.
Soil
The substrate should be dry to medium moisture, well-draining, sandy, and rich in nutrients.
Propagation
Like other succulents, Aeonium kiwi is easy to propagate through an intact leave of a healthy plant. Cut it and place it in moist soil, and in a couple of weeks, a sprout will grow from the base of that leaf.

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Temperature
Make sure to keep the room between 64-82ºF (18-28ºC). This plant is sensitive to both extremes, especially frost.
Container
Choose a plastic container with drainage holes. Be mindful when choosing the pot size since it grows as large as its container.
Fun fact
It’s monocarpic, which means it dies after flourishing, but it may take several years, and not all rosettes bloom at the same time.