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Aeonium 'Kiwi'

4.4 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

Also known as

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Genus

Aeonium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Aeonium 'Kiwi'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Aeonium 'Kiwi' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aeonium 'Kiwi' in your home

Aeonium 'Kiwi' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aeonium 'Kiwi' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aeonium 'Kiwi': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aeonium 'Kiwi' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Aeonium 'Kiwi' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

Common Aeonium 'Kiwi' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Aeonium 'Kiwi' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Water Frequency →

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aeonium 'Kiwi' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Light Requirements →

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aeonium 'Kiwi' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Toxicity to Cats →

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Toxicity to Dogs →

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Toxicity to Humans →

💨 Humidity

Aeonium 'Kiwi' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Aeonium 'Kiwi' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

💩 Fertilizer

Aeonium 'Kiwi' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Aeonium 'Kiwi' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Aeonium 'Kiwi' is native to Macronesia, and East Africa to Yemen.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Aeonium 'Kiwi' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Aeonium 'Kiwi' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aeonium 'Kiwi' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Aeonium 'Kiwi' Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Aeonium 'Kiwi' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Aeonium 'Kiwi' →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aeonium 'Kiwi'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

Care Summary for Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 5

Survivor 3

Easy to propagate 2

@@geemcolo

11 Plants

1,471 XP

02/02/2022

As it grows, the bottom leaves drop off! This is normal!

Fast grower

Survivor

Aeonium 'Kiwi' plant photo by @geemcolo named Donna on Greg, the plant care app.

@@sierrac_1223

30 Plants

737 XP

07/13/2021

When I first got this guy he was already a little tall and I thought that he was a regular succulent that was stretching and I was killing it. Turns out he’s actually a Kiwi Aeonium and he’s meant to grow around 30-60cm! Great plant for fast growth and easy maintenance! I’ve grown many new ones from him as propagation is tremendously easy!

Fast grower

Easy to propagate