Shared planter and individual succulents
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Shared planter and individual succulents
Plant 26 / 45
Species reference · James Steakley · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo Source ↗
Collection Record- Succulent-05
Permanent Label#4
Identification
Status
Acquired From- Carlsons' Greenhouse, Torrey Road, Fenton, Michigan
Acquired On- 2026-08-10
Google Sheets ID- P22 ↗
Photo History- 5 captures · newest ↓
Measurements and Care History
Measurements and Care HistoryWeights, watering, events, and charts for P22.
Spot it
Spot itWhat it looks like
Branching rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves blend green and creamy yellow through the center, then sharpen into vivid pink-red margins; older bare stems hold the colorful crowns above the pot.
One curious thing
One curious thingDid you know?
A flowering aeonium rosette dies after its bloom, but a branched plant can continue through its other rosettes; one finished crown need not mean the whole plant is lost.
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A closer look
How this plant works
How this plant worksTerminal rosettes make leafy crowns at the ends of a branching framework.
Variegated leaf
Fleshy blades combine green and yellow areas with colored margins.
Rosette center
The youngest leaves cluster at the growing tip.
Woody branch
Older stem sections hold each rosette above the ground.
Side rosette
Another growing tip adds a new leafy crown to the shrub.
Habitat and origins
Habitat and originsAeonium haworthii is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where it grows as a subtropical succulent subshrub. The cultivated Dream Color form brings yellow, green and pink-red tones to that branching shape. Older leaves gradually fall away, leaving visible stems topped by living rosettes.
What growth can look like
What growth can look like- Stage 1
Expand a rosette
Young central leaves spread into successive rings.
- Stage 2
Branch and lift
Stems lengthen and carry additional rosettes.
- Stage 3
Flower one crown
A flowering rosette finishes its life while other branches can persist.
Older leaves fall as new ones develop, naturally exposing the stems below the rosettes; sudden collapse or widespread soft leaves deserve a closer inspection.
Growth sources: [3]
Flowers
Aeoniums produce clusters of small star-shaped flowers above a mature rosette. That crown dies after flowering, while the other crowns of a branching plant can continue growing.
As it matures
RHS lists about 0.1–0.5 m in height and spread for the variegated pinwheel. Expect a branched cluster of crowns rather than one permanently flat rosette; pot conditions affect the eventual scale.
Sources: [2]
Behind the name
RHS links 'Kiwi' with variegated pinwheel 'Dream Color' and lists several trade synonyms, including 'Tricolor' and 'Keweonium'.
Sources: [2]
Similar plants, useful clues
Echeveria pulidonis ↗
Both have colored rosettes, but this aeonium develops conspicuous woody branches with crowns at their tips; pulidonis stays lower and has thicker blue-grey leaves.
This plant in the collection
Its story so far
Joined the collection
Acquired from Carlsons' Greenhouse in its approximately 5-inch pot; now P22 / #4.
Collection record ↗
Then and now
Explore the sources
Explore the sourcesNames and identity
| Kind | Name |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Aeonium haworthii 'Dream Color' |
| Common names | Kiwi aeonium, variegated pinwheel |
| Trade names | 'Kiwi', 'Tricolor', 'Variegatum', 'Keweonium', 'Kiwionium' |
| Cultivar origin | Unknown |
The green-and-yellow rosettes with pink edges give this aeonium its pinwheel appearance. Older leaves gradually fall away as new ones develop, exposing the branching stems beneath the leafy crowns.
Origin, form, and publication
The cultivated form belongs to Aeonium haworthii, a subtropical succulent shrub native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Kew records the species name as first published in 1841.
Care in this collection
| Topic | Practical approach |
|---|---|
| Grow-light position | Rear left · Bright. September 15 rear wooden tables, facing the window. Keep substantial lamp contribution without allowing its canopy to shade the small pots. See the current placement guide. |
| Water | Let much of the pot dry, then water and drain. Do not force it through cactus-level drought during active growth. |
| Pot and mix | Keep the current 5-inch pot while drainage and drying are satisfactory. |
| Seasonal behavior | Aeoniums often slow in summer heat and grow more actively in cooler bright conditions. |
Recorded pot changes
Bone-dry top dressing was added on September 16, 2026, increasing the pot weight from 841.5 g to 992 g, a 150.5 g addition. The pot remains setup 1; that added mass matters when comparing readings across this date.
Rotation, propagation, and watch points
- Rotate when growth begins leaning toward one side of the fixture.
- Stem rosettes root readily after the cut end has dried.
- Crisp tan patches or bleached yellow centers after a move indicate too much light too quickly; stretched open rosettes indicate too little.
- Handle by the pot to protect the leaves and avoid breaking the branching crowns.
Sources
Through the seasons
Plant Photo History
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Botanical reference photos
Reference Gallery
Aeonium haworthii species and cultivated forms
Form and growth
Flowers and buds
In the landscape
Research Trail
- Collection Notes on GitHub
- Complete Photo Archive and Credits
- iNaturalist Observations — Species forms behind Dream Color