Aeonium haworthii
Also known as: Pinwheel aeonium
A tough, clumping aeonium with blue-grey pinwheel rosettes edged pink. It comes from Canary Islands (Tenerife), stays around Rosettes 8–15 cm, branching to 60 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aeonium
- Origin: Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Mature size: Rosettes 8–15 cm, branching to 60 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Mature size
- Rosettes 8–15 cm, branching to 60 cm
- Growth habit
- Dense mound of blue-grey rosettes on branching stems
- Leaf colour
- Pale blue-green with pink-red leaf margins
- Flower colour
- Pale yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Pinwheel aeonium
About the Aeonium haworthii
A tough, clumping aeonium with blue-grey pinwheel rosettes edged pink. One of the hardiest and most wind-tolerant aeoniums — good for coastal gardens.
Care and cultivation
Aeoniums break the succulent rulebook: they grow in winter and rest in summer. Water actively during cool months, almost not at all in high summer when rosettes tighten and curl. They tolerate more moisture than most succulents during growth. A bare stem with a closed rosette is normal dormancy, not death. Light: Bright light with some direct sun; leaf edges curl in strong sun. Water: Weekly in summer-dormant regions: water lightly during the winter growing season. Use a Standard succulent mix with 30–40% grit.
Description
Aeonium haworthii is an Aeonium succulent from Canary Islands (Tenerife). A tough, clumping aeonium with blue-grey pinwheel rosettes edged pink. One of the hardiest and most wind-tolerant aeoniums — good for coastal gardens.
Identification
Look for: Pale blue-green with pink-red leaf margins leaves in a Rosettes 8–15 cm, branching to 60 cm form. Also answers to Pinwheel aeonium. The genus is Aeonium, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Pinwheel aeonium'.
Common problems
Summer dormancy looks like dying (leaves curl and drop) — do not overwater • Mealybugs in rosette centres • Rosettes close up in bright heat •
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Aeonium haworthii?
Weekly in summer-dormant regions: water lightly during the winter growing season. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Aeonium haworthii need?
Bright light with some direct sun; leaf edges curl in strong sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Aeonium haworthii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.