Aeonium 'Kiwi' is an ever changing colorful succulent. This versatile plant offers stunning colors and contrast that will liven up any arrangement or craft project. It is not only bright and colorful but this succulent is a break from the normal "chubby" succulent plant. Aeoniums go through a dormant period during the summer season, but if you plant or place this succulent in dappled or part shade, it will keep growing all year round. If this succulent is planted or placed in full sun, in the summer, their leaves will curl into their centers and stop growing for the season. Once the fall arrives the leaves stretch out and will start to grow again. This succulent can take full sun without burning and the constant light helps it change into a beautiful dark green and bright pink edges. It works well as a stunner for your succulent arrangements, also adds height or can work well as a filler to add a pop of color. It is important to know that Aeonium varieties are monocarpic. Meaning that after the plant blooms it will die, but will off set baby plant that will live on.
Native to: Canary Island
Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost
ZONE: 9, 10, 11
Recommended light conditions: dappled sun or part shade
Bloomtime: Winter
Bloom Color: white/yellow
Dormancy: Summer/ little to no water needed during dormancy period
Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.
Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.
Technical Information About This Plant
- Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
- Best to water every 2 weeks. Avoiding letting water sit in the rosette.
Knowing what your planting zone is can be vitally important to your plants thriving. Keep in mind that the zones pertain to OUTDOOR planting. If you plan to keep your plants indoors for fall-winter the zones may be irrelevant.
