Aeonium 'Kiwi'
Also known as: Aeonium tricolor
The tricolour aeonium: each rosette is green-centred with yellow then pink-red margins — literally kiwi-fruit colours. It comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 8–12 cm, clumping, 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: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Rosette 8–12 cm, clumping
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aeonium
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 8–12 cm, clumping
- Growth habit
- Clustering rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Green centre, yellow mid-edge and pink-red leaf margins
- Flower colour
- Yellow flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Aeonium tricolor
About the Aeonium 'Kiwi'
The tricolour aeonium: each rosette is green-centred with yellow then pink-red margins — literally kiwi-fruit colours. Clumps freely and is one of the most colourful aeoniums.
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 'Kiwi' is an Aeonium succulent from Garden hybrid. The tricolour aeonium: each rosette is green-centred with yellow then pink-red margins — literally kiwi-fruit colours. Clumps freely and is one of the most colourful aeoniums.
Identification
Look for: Green centre, yellow mid-edge and pink-red leaf margins leaves in a Rosette 8–12 cm, clumping form. Also answers to Aeonium tricolor. The genus is Aeonium, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Kiwi 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 'Kiwi'?
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 'Kiwi' 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 'Kiwi', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.