Among the many Aeonium variegata lines that have appeared in recent years, those derived from Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’ are still surrounded by many questions. Unlike some cultivars whose history is well documented, the exact origin of ‘Green Cashmere’ remains uncertain today.
This Aeonium, however, seems to have played an important role in the emergence of several variegata mutations recently spread in China. Like many modern cultivars, its history still relies on collectors’ observations and morphological comparisons rather than official information from the breeders.
This page aims to gather the currently available knowledge on Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’ and the various variegated forms that could come from it. Since information may evolve with new discoveries, your comments and observations are welcome to help enrich this database.
Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’, a cultivar with uncertain origins
Before looking into its variegated mutations, it’s necessary to introduce Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’, the supposed parent plant of this line.
The exact origin of this Aeonium is still unknown.
Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’ seems to be fairly common in China, where it has been grown and shared among collectors for several years.
Its appearance can also be confused with Aeonium ‘Pseudotabuliforme,’ especially during the growth period. Both cultivars have a flattened rosette with broad, rounded leaves, giving a generally similar impression.
However, several differences allow them to be distinguished. The main one concerns the texture of the foliage: the leaves of ‘Green Cashmere’ have a slightly velvety surface, while those of ‘Pseudotabuliforme’ are perfectly smooth.
Origin
Unknown
Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’ might come from Aeonium ‘Velour,’ but this hypothesis remains to be confirmed.
An interesting lead also suggests a possible link with Aeonium × wildpretii, a natural or horticultural hybrid resulting from the cross between Aeonium arboreum and Aeonium canariense.
Aeonium x wildpretii and a reversion of Glaze.
Known names
‘Green Cashmere’ (the most common name)
‘Green Velour’
绿羊绒
Creation date / Creator
Unknown
The date of origin and the breeder of Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’ are currently undocumented.
Variegated mutations derived from Aeonium ‘Green Cashmere’
Known names : ‘Gold Emerald’ — the most common name in Europe —, ‘Gold Jade’, ‘Golden Jade’, ‘Golden Jade Variegated’, 金丝翡翠 (Jīnsī Fěicuì) and 金絲翡翠.
Creation / commercialization date : 2021 (China).
More info here.
Known names : ‘Maybach‘ — most common name; ‘Maybach Variegated‘; 迈巴赫; 邁巴赫; 迈巴赫法师; 邁巴赫法師; 迈巴赫锦; マイバッハ.
Creation / commercialization date : 2019 (China).
Known names : ‘Glaze’ — main international name —, 翡翠琉璃 (Fěicuì Liúlí), 琉璃 (Liúlí), ‘Feicui Liuli’, ‘Jadeite Glaze’, ‘Jadeite Coloured Glaze’, ‘Jadeite Glass’ and ‘Maybach Middle’. The name ‘Gold Jade Middle’ is commercially recognized but is ambiguous because of the existence of the separate cultivar ‘Gold Jade’ / 金丝翡翠.
Creation / commercialization date: 2022 (China).
Maybach mutation.
FLUORESCENT
Known names: Beauty Jade, Niki Jada, 颜如玉.
Probable Glaze mutation. Maybach Yellow Middle mutation.
Known names:
‘Zhi Fou’ (most common name), ‘Zhifou’, ‘ZhiFou’, 知否 (Zhīfǒu), 知否法师, 知否法师锦, ‘Ultra’, ‘Ultra Zhifou’, ‘Zhifou Ultra’ and ‘Chiffon’. The Chinese name means “Do you know?” or “Do you or don’t you know?”.
Creation / commercialization date: 2024.
Known Names : ‘Yanning‘ — most common international name; ‘Yan Ning‘; ‘Yanning Variegated‘; 艳凝; 艷凝; 艳凝法师; 艷凝法師; 绿羊绒锦; 绿羊绒覆轮锦; ‘Green Cashmere Variegated‘. The term ‘Green Cashmere Covered Wheel Brocade‘ is a descriptive translation and not an actual cultivar name.
Creation / Marketing Date: 2017 (China).
POSSIBLE MUTATION OF GREEN CASHMERE (BUT UNVERIFIED)
SINYA
KNOWN NAMES : ‘Sinya’ — most common name —, ‘Sinya Variegated’, ‘Sinnia’, ‘Sinnia Variegated’, 辛尼亚 and 辛妮亚.
CREATION DATE / CREATOR : Marketed 2023 (Chinese creation).
More info here.
