Aeonium 'Kiwi' lost its coloring
leibemon
6 years ago
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Kara 9b SF Bay Area CA
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
Aeonium kiwi... sunburned?
Comments (12)I agree that the 2:1 granite:DE mix was too dry. They're in straight DE now. The pot is plastic. The problem appeared essentially overnight. It affected the undersides and edges of the leaves first. I think the shriveling is dehydration from that damage rather than a spread of the infection, but I could be wrong. They get about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily right now. We've had a few days in the low 90s (a real heat wave for here), but mostly 70s and low 80's. Note that none of the other plants in the pot are affected, but they aren't Aeoniums (Graptoveria, Crassula, Pachyveria, Echeveria...so quite different). I identified the grit issue some time ago, so I'd been watering them 2-3 times weekly. I think if it were dry media alone, the lower leaves would've been re-absorbed in that normal Aeonium pattern, don't you? I have no idea what fertilizer burn looks like on an Aeonium though, or what other diseases dry media or white leaves might've made it more susceptible to. I've read the same virus info about variegation. I'll have to research that. Interesting idea....See Morewhat is wrong with my poor aeonium kiwi? :(
Comments (4)I have some that look that way also. Mine are grown in full sun which does affect it's coloration. Some also have those markings. Right now mine is more yellow, bright green and bright red edges....See MoreAeonium ID? (kiwi?)
Comments (2)They are dormant in the summer, as you said. They just sit, so less water is best. I'm wondering about the potting mix. I find kiwis change their colors a lot depending on season and light. For comparison, here are mine Are you doing the skewer trick before watering? I am partial to clay pots. They are not fool proof but with fast draining mix, they can be helpful. This is probably not much help, but no one else replied so here I am!...See MoreAeonium watering
Comments (5)That's normal during the summer for them to loose the bottom leaves and just keep the rosette ones. It depends where they're located. If they're getting beat by some sun and heat they will turn upward like a cup. Some more than others. All of mine don't get that so they don't do that as much, but I can still tell they aren't as actively growing. In the winter they are 10x's prettier and more open. My Aeonium Kiwis don't change to much in the summer just the coloring is different. In the winter mine get less light so they turn green. I still water mine once every 10 days in the summer. I don't stop watering mine, but I don't get summer rains or much humidity during the hot months. If I did I probably would water as needed. Which wouldn't be much. I've noticed with others experience humidity can be an Aeonium killer. Whatever you're doing is working so just keep doing it:). Maybe water once every 10 days instead of 7-10. Are they kept outside and do you have humidity or rains now?...See More
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWOW - that is red! Were they typical Kiwi color before? I don't have 'blurple' LED lights, just CFL bulbs. But Kiwi never gets so red. Under same lights, A. canariense does:
Chris (6a in MA)
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRina, perhaps the one on the left of this pic is an A canariense too (I just assumed this was an A arboreum this whole time); the one in the bottom is an A "Lily Pad". Both previously plain green until I overwintered them in the basement under LED grow light.
Leibemon, do not worry about the abnormal coloration as it will revert to it's usual green colored leaves under the sun. For now, appreciate its unique looks. LOL
leibemon thanked Chris (6a in MA)leibemon
6 years agoThis is them. I moved them a bit so they are an inch or two outside of the direct lighting, and the big one is starting to go back green. Sorry for the picture quality, and thanks for the responses. Must be the type of bulbs.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
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