James Burghardt
Family
Crassulaceae
Botanical Name
Aeonium 'Kiwi'
Plant Common Name
Aeonium, Kiwi Aeonium, Variegated Aeonium
General Description
Its colorful foliage makes this low evergreen succulent a real stand-out in mild climate gardens. It may be a hybrid of Aeonium haworthii developed in Australia. Kiwi aeonium produces dense mounded rosettes of fleshy light green leaves that are chartreuse upon emerging in fall. The somewhat hairy, spade-shaped leaves have crimson margins and may develop pinkish variegation in cool weather. The rosettes are borne on short stems which root on contact with soil, resulting in a spreading mound of foliage. Solitary flowering stalks with heads of starry yellow flowers are sometimes produced on older stems, which die after flowering.
This attractive and easy to grow succulent works well as a potted plant for the home or greenhouse, or as a garden subject in areas with mild winters. It prefers full sun and dryish soil, requiring partial shade in areas with hot summers. It dislikes hot humid conditions. Stems should be cut back after flowering, or when the plant becomes leggy. Propagate plants from stem cuttings in late winter or early spring.
Characteristics
-
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 15
-
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Plant Type
Cactus or Succulent
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Height
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm
-
Width
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring
-
Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
-
Soil pH
Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
-
Soil type
Sand
-
Tolerances
Drought
-
Growth Rate
Medium
-
Water Requirements
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
-
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
-
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
-
Flower Interest
Showy
-
Flower Color
Yellow
-
Foliage Color (Spring)
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated
-
Foliage Color (Summer)
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated
-
Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Variegated
-
Foliage Color (Winter)
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier
Variegated
-
Fragrant Flowers
No
-
Fragrant Fruit
No
-
Fragrant Foliage
No
-
Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Repeat Bloomer
No
-
Showy Fruit
No
-
Edible Fruit
No
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
-
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
Yes
-
Showy Bark
No
