Aeonium haworthii it grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall and about the same in width. The variegated rosettes are up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. A cultivar has been selected: Aeonium haworthii ‘kiwi’, with more colorful foliage.
It was so successful that it was also called Aeonium kiwianium, with a vernacular name: aeonium Kiwi. This cultivar and the original species require the same growing conditions.
Synonyms:
Aeonium decorum 'Kiwi', Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi', Aeonium haworthii 'Tricolor', Aeonium haworthii 'Variegata', Aeonium 'Keweonium', Aeonium 'Kiwi', Aeonium 'Kiwionium', Aeonium percarneum 'Kiwi', Aeonium 'Verde'
Scientific Classification:
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Aeonium
Scientific Name:
Aeonium haworthii 'Dream Color'
Common Names:
Kiwi Aeonium
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Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to grow and Care
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is monocarpic, meaning that after it flowers, it will die. However, as it easily propagates from stem cuttings and offsets, you will be able to enjoy this plant for years to come.
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ is a prolific propagator, growing many offsets.
Cuttings
To grow Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely...- Learn more at TIPS: HOW TO GROW AND CARE AEONIUM
Aeonium species and varieties:
The genus includes around thirty species
Aeonium nobile, a giant and thick rosette
Aeonium arboreum, very decorative tree species
Aeonium tabuliforme, large, very flat plant
Origin:
Aeonium haworthii 'Dream Color' is sold on the internet mainly under the false name Aeonium 'Kiwi'. It is considered to be a Aeonium haworthii hybrid though its origin is a mystery.
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