Aeonium’Zeus ' andAeonium’Poseidon’are very similar and often confused . However , Aeonium ' Poseidon ' lineament flatterrosetteswith encompassing , more rounded leave . The intercrossed name " Zeus " refers to the sky and roar god in ancient Grecian religion , who ruled as top executive of the graven image on Mount Olympus .
Aeonium’Zeus '
Aeonium’Zuse '
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
Aeonium’Zeus ' is an Asiatic hybrid thought to be a sibling ofAeonium’Poseidon',Aeonium’Princess Poseidon ' , andAeonium’Green Rose ' . These hybrids were select in 2022 from the same batch ofAeonium undulatumhybrid seedlings .
Aeonium’Zeus ' is a sensational succulent withvariegated , spoon - determine leaves set up in large rosette at the end of stout stem . It can grow to 6.6 feet ( 2 molarity ) tall , often unbranched or basally few - branched . The leaves are dark green with white forbidden portion and a small-scale amount of pink on the margins . They have soft , pointed tips and slightlyciliatemargins .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Flowering has not been observed to date .
Light : Aeonium’Zeus ' thrives in full sunlight to fond shade , but in summer , light tone may be necessary , especially during the hotter good afternoon hours . When growing indoors , ensure it receives as much bright , indirect light as possible to prevent the plant from becoming leggy and stretch along .
grease : Unlike most succulents , this plant requires a sandy loam or regular potting filth amended with perlite . nullify placing it in premade soil mixes design for succulent since it needs more moisture than they typically provide .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Aeonium’Zeus ' does not wish raging or dry weather , so it may go abeyant in the summer . It grow skillful inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperatures range from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : water supply the plant thoroughly in spring and fall , provide the soil to dry out before watering again . During the winter , water it more sparingly . Although this plant requires more piss than most succulents , too much wet can extend to root buncombe . During its quiescence in summer , hold on watering except in arid conditions .
Fertilizing : To arouse growth and improve the plant ’s show , lend oneself a water - soluble fertiliser dilute to half the recommended strength only during the growing season .
Private collection, Santarém, Portugal. Photo by Sofia Cardoso. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
repot : If growingAeonium’Zeus ' in a container , repot it every two to three eld during the spring . Choose a container with drainage hollow to forbid antecedent rot .
extension : This plant is easy to propagate by shank cutting . Take cuttings during the growing season and let the swing end to dry out for several days before set .
Learn more atHow to Grow and deal for Aeonium .
Aeonium’Zeus ' is take non - toxic , so growing around children and pets is safe .
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