We present here as comprehensive an inventory as possible of variegated Aeoniums derived from mutations of the botanical species Aeonium undulatum. As new mutations appear regularly, please feel free to share your observations and any new names in circulation. First, a few details about Aeonium undulatum provide useful context.
ORIGIN: A botanical Aeonium native to the island of Gran Canaria.
KNOWN NAMES: undulatum, Yanzi (Chinese name), Youngianum
An important characteristic of this Aeonium is its tendency to produce offsets from the base. This is not systematic, however, because offsets may also emerge from the trunk, as in other Aeoniums. This trait is found in variegated Aeoniums derived from undulatum, especially ‘Zeus’. To make the most of the potential of these undulatum-derived Aeoniums, do not hesitate to use generously sized pots from their first repotting.
List of variegated Aeoniums derived from undulatum
GREEN ROSE
Known names: ‘Green Rose’, ‘Rose’, 绿玫瑰.
Mutation of Zeus.
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LOTUS
Known names: Green Lotus, 荷花
Mutation of Green Rose
THE SORROW QUEEN
Most likely a mutation of Green Rose.
Known name: 虞姬
Known names: Aeonium ‘Poseidon’ — the most widely used international name; 君美丽覆轮锦 / 君美麗覆輪錦; 君美丽锦 / 君美麗錦; Jūn Měilì Jǐn; ‘Jun Meili Variegata’; ‘Jun Meili Variegated’; ‘Poseidon Variegated’.
Creation / commercialization date: 2018 (China).
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POSEIDON MIDDLE
Known names: ‘Poseidon Middle’ (the most widely used name), ‘Princess Poseidon’, ‘Zhong ban jin’, ‘Perfume Poseidon’, 君美丽中斑.
Mutation of Poseidon
EMERALD SOUL
A mutation of Poseidon with much less chlorophyll.
Another known name: 绿魄
Known names: Aeonium ‘Zeus’ — the most widely used international name; ‘Zuse’ — an incorrect spelling variant; 燕姿; Yànzī or Yanzi; Aeonium undulatum variegata; ‘Zeus Variegated’.
Creation / commercialization date: 2018 (China).
ZEUS YELLOW
An Aeonium ‘Zeus’ with slightly more yellow coloring.
ZEUS MIDDLE
Known names: Zeus Medium Spotted, Zeus Middle Brocade, Zeus Middle Form, 燕姿中斑.
Provide shade in summer, as it can burn easily in direct sun.
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