{"product_id":"aeonium-watermelon-taro-variegado","title":"\u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated - Origin: Don Suculentas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated is a mutation of A. ‘Mardi Grass’, belonging to the group of highly chromatic variegated aeoniums within this genetic line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrubby plant with compact rosettes and broad leaves, showing a marked chromatic evolution throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter and with low light, the leaf presents a wide central green band that can occupy almost the entire leaf surface, accompanied by two fine lateral cream-white bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the progressive increase in light and temperature, the coloration transforms notably: the margins are stained with an intense and deep red, while the central area evolves towards very dark tones, reaching black at the very beginning of the summer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strong contrast between the dark center and reddish edges is one of the most characteristic features of the \u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated is a variety with relatively fast growth among the variegated and medium branching capacity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific weaknesses are known beyond the cold sensitivity typical of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seasonal color variation is especially pronounced, making each time of year show a distinct appearance among the collection of variegated succulents. Plant imported from China reproduced in our greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Melon Taro’, ‘Fireworks’, ‘Spark’\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c!-- CARE TABLE --\u003e \n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f4f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e🌞 Light\u003c\/th\u003e \n\u003cth style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/th\u003e \n\u003cth style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e🌱 Difficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \n\u003cth style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e📈 Growth\u003c\/th\u003e \n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c!-- LIGHT 2\/3 --\u003e \n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"opacity: 0.25;\" width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!-- WATERING 2\/3 --\u003e \n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"opacity: 0.25;\" width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIFFICULTY 1\/3 --\u003e \n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"opacity: 0.25;\" width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"opacity: 0.25;\" width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!-- GROWTH 3\/3 --\u003e \n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e5d6df;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003cimg width=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png?v=1771146456\" data-files=\"alpaca-icon-don-suculentas_png.png\" alt=\"Aeonium ’Watermelon Taro’ variegado\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- CULTIVATION --\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth cycle of the \u003ctc\u003eAeonium \"Watermelon Taro\"\u003c\/tc\u003e variegated\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important characteristics of variegated aeoniums is their growth cycle, which is opposite to that of many other succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive stage: autumn, winter, and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest period: summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the summer rest, the plant naturally reduces its activity. Forcing watering or growth during this phase can lead to root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering should always be adapted to the time of year and the actual condition of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn active growth: moderate watering every 2–3 weeks, only when the substrate is completely dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn summer rest: do not water the substrate; only light misting on specific days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess water is one of the main risks in the cultivation of variegated aeonium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants need good lighting to maintain a balanced structure, but they do not tolerate prolonged intense sun well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright and well-ventilated light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid strong direct sunlight between May and October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial care between 12:00 and 16:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle morning or late afternoon sun is the most suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal temperature: between 10 °C and 30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect against frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid watering at temperatures below 10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conditions of prolonged intense heat, the plant naturally enters dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expand all the cultivation recommendations in our complete guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecbkyrfb1wq332tn-94542889298.shopifypreview.com\/blogs\/noticias\/aeonium-variegados-guia-cultivo-cuidados\"\u003e Cultivation guide of \u003ctc\u003eAeonium variegados\u003c\/tc\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant considerations\u003c\/h3\u003eThe variegation implies a lower amount of chlorophyll, which makes these plants have less margin for error against excess watering, sunlight, or fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts with some experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who prefer quality and selection over volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003eThe plant is shipped bare root (without substrate or pot).\u003cbr\u003eThe image corresponds to a 13 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand your collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in the mutations of this genus, you can explore other varieties available within our specialized collection of \u003ctc\u003eAeonium variegados\u003c\/tc\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"background-color: #bd7ba2; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 26px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 6px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/aeonium-variegados\" title=\"Aeonium variegados de colección | don suculentas\" aria-label=\"Aeonium variegados de colección | don suculentas\"\u003e View complete collection of \u003ctc\u003eAeonium variegados\u003c\/tc\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003ctc\u003eAeonium variegados\u003c\/tc\u003e , we work with other lines of variegated succulents and carefully selected rare plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/suculentas-variegadas\" title=\"Suculentas variegadas de colección | don suculentas\" aria-label=\"Suculentas variegadas de colección | don suculentas\"\u003e\u003ctc\u003eVariegated succulents\u003c\/tc\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/suculentas-raras\" title=\"Suculentas raras | mutaciones, crestadas y carúnculas de colección\" aria-label=\"Suculentas raras | mutaciones, crestadas y carúnculas de colección\"\u003e\u003ctc\u003eRare succulents\u003c\/tc\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/variegadas-clasicas\" title=\"Suculentas variegadas clásicas | variedades estables de colección\" aria-label=\"Suculentas variegadas clásicas | variedades estables de colección\"\u003e\u003ctc\u003eClassic variegated varieties\u003c\/tc\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ctc\u003eAeonium variegados\u003c\/tc\u003e represent one of the most valued groups within specialized collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donsuculentas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568688558418,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4288\/9298\/files\/aeonium-watermelon-taro-variegado-496.webp?v=1776791115","url":"https:\/\/www.donsuculentas.com\/en\/products\/aeonium-watermelon-taro-variegado","provider":"Donsuculentas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}