Aeonium Kiwi

Fast growing forming large 4 to 6 inch heads with green and cream to yellow variegated heads

A Highly Colorful Rosette Succulent for Dramatic Contrast

Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is an exceptionally vibrant and popular variegated cultivar, highly valued in the wholesale market for its dramatic, tri-color rosettes. The spoon-shaped leaves feature a striking combination: a bright yellow or creamy center, a green mid-section, and margins that color up to a brilliant pink or red when grown in bright light. This multi-hued plant forms large rosette heads, maturing to 4 to 5 inches in diameter, ensuring outstanding shelf appeal and consumer interest.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• Multi-Toned Coloration: Exhibits a high degree of variegation, showcasing green, cream, yellow, and bright pink/red margins for year-round visual interest.
• Large Rosette Heads: Forms substantial, eye-catching rosettes that become the immediate focal point of any arrangement or mixed container.
• Architectural Structure: Grows in a branching, clumping habit, reaching a mature height of 12 to 24 inches, providing necessary height and structure to succulent programs.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Excellent size for establishing high-quality starter plants).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Ideal size for retail sales and immediate decorative use).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Thrives in Full Sun to Light Shade. Bright, direct light is essential for developing the signature deep pink and red margins. It also performs well in Bright Indoor Light.

Watering Needs

Tolerant of drought. Adhere to the standard practice of watering only when the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid excessive moisture during the summer dormancy period typical of Aeoniums.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-13.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 9), ‘Kiwi’ is easily maintained indoors near a sunny window, making it a reliable and decorative houseplant option.

Bloom Time

Typically flowers in the Early Spring.