Propagation of Aeonium Kiwi

Aeonium Kiwi Description

• A mature Aeonium Kiwi may grow as tall as three feet and up to two feet wide. The foliage ranges from light green to pink to yellow, often with a variegated blend of all three colors. Unlike other succulents, Aeonium roots do not accumulate water. Because of this difference, you may notice that the roots of Aeoniums are thinner and they stay shallower in the soil, compared to other succulents.

Basic Care

• Provide enough water to keep Aeonium roots slightly moist because the roots do not hold water. During the hottest part of the summer, these succulents require some afternoon shade to shield them from extreme sunlight. During the winter, Aeoniums prefer full sunlight. Aeonium Kiwi can tolerate temperatures down near freezing for a brief time, but they do prefer warmer temperatures. Move the plant indoors if you anticipate freezing temperatures.

Removing Stem for Propagation

• Propagate new Aeonium Kiwi plants with a stem cutting at the end of winter or in the beginning of spring. Pinch off a stem approximately six inches long that contains a healthy rosette of foliage. Remove stray bottom leaves, leaving most of the rosette intact. Leave the stem undisturbed in a shady location for one to two days to dry out.

Planting Propagation Stem

• After the drying-out period ends, insert the stem into a container filled with potting soil and place it in a shady spot. Provide regular water to prevent the cutting from drying out. but do not provide so much water that you cause the stem to decay. When you notice new growth from the stem, this indicates that roots are forming beneath the soil. When new roots develop, transplant the new Aeonium Kiwi in a permanent growing location that receives adequate sunlight. Provide standard care for the plant after transplanting it.