x Semponium 'Destiny' succulent with deep burgundy and pale blue-gray leaves in black pot, top view.

Surreal hybrid
Rare and unusual
PBR protected

x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’

Name: x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’
Brand: Surreal Succulents
SKU: H130-destiny-2
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

£17.50

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Light: 日なた5時間以上の日当たり
Lowest temperature: 2°C Keep it frost free
Mature size: 30cm x 30cm Height x width
Growability: 初心者What this means

Where it grows best and how to care for it

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What arrives

Sent by Royal Mail, with tracking
Unless stated otherwise, grown in a 6cm pot and around 5-7cm wide. Size guide
Sent bare-root, so it travels safely. Why we ship without pots and soil
Packed without plastic, apart from the plant label
Grown at our nursery in Cornwall and picked by hand for your order

The plant you receive may not look exactly like the photos.

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PBR保護品種

特徴的な濃い葉脈の葉を持つユニークな植物です。強い日差しを浴びると、明るい緑色から非常に濃い紫色まで様々な色合いを見せます。この品種の興味深い特徴は、他のほとんどの紫色のエオニウム交配種とは異なり、一年中その濃い色を保つことができる点です。この植物は、単一のロゼットで幅60cmまで成長しますが、通常1〜2年後にメインのロゼットが新しい成長を支えられるようになると、枝分かれしやすくなります。

2024年8月の今月の植物に選ばれました。

We send everything by Royal Mail, and you'll get tracking updates once your order is on its way.

Standard: we send your order within 3 working days by Tracked 48, so it takes 3 to 5 days to arrive.

Super Express: order before 2pm on a working day and it goes out the same day by Tracked 24, arriving in 1 to 2 working days.

Our packaging is 100% plastic-free. The plant label is the only plastic in the box.

Your plants travel bare-root, nested carefully in the packaging.

Light

日なた

5時間以上の日当たり

Lowest temperature

2°C

Keep it above 2°C, so it needs protecting from frost.

2°C

Good places to grow it

地面
パティオ
温室

Growability: 初心者
Growth form: ブランチ
Growth rate: 速い
Mature size (H x W): 30cm x 30cm
Foliage colour: 緑, 紫

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On arrival

Unpacking and planting

x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ is delivered bare-root and will need time to establish in its new pot. Unpack it carefully, remove the protective material and check that the leaves, stems and roots have arrived in good condition.

Plant x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ in the compost recommended in this guide and spread the roots into a natural position rather than folding or forcing them into the pot. If x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ has a length of healthy bare stem, bury a suitable section of it in the compost for the best start. This will anchor the plant securely in its pot and encourage stronger root development. Stemmed Semponiums tolerate having part of their bare stem buried, but keep every leaf, branch junction and rosette above the compost surface. Tap the pot lightly on the potting bench several times to settle the mixture without pressing it down heavily by hand.

Wait five to seven days before watering. This resting period allows small root injuries caused during lifting and transport to dry, reducing the risk of rot. After this, water lightly while the roots establish. Begin the normal watering routine once the plant is firmly rooted and showing healthy growth.

Keep x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ in a bright, sheltered position during establishment. Protect it from intense midday sunshine for the first week, then introduce it gradually to the recommended light conditions. Temporary softness or the loss of a few older leaves is normal while the root system recovers.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Watering

Water x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ thoroughly, making sure the entire root area is moistened and all excess water can escape through the drainage holes. Allow the compost to dry out completely before watering again. Follow our 3 D's method: drench, drain and dry.

Like their Aeonium parent, Semponiums do most of their growing in the cooler, brighter parts of the year, particularly spring and autumn. Rather than following a fixed timetable, always judge watering by how dry the compost actually feels, thoroughly drenching and then letting it dry out completely between waterings. For plants grown outside in large pots or in the garden over summer, it is best to rely on natural rainfall.

Keep x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ considerably drier during very hot spells, when it may pause growth to see out the heat, and reduce or stop watering altogether once conditions turn frosty. We recommend watering in the morning so excess moisture has time to drain and evaporate before temperatures fall overnight.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Light and position

Provide x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ with 日なた - 5時間以上の日当たり. Suitable positions can include 地面、パティオ、温室. Semponiums develop their best colour in bright light and full sun, which also keeps the rosettes tight and well-formed; in dull conditions the leaves tend towards plain green.

Avoid dark rooms or positions far from a window. Insufficient light causes stretched stems, loose rosettes and weak new growth. Rotate pot-grown plants regularly so every side receives an even amount of light.

Introduce x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ to stronger sunshine gradually after winter, delivery or a period under cover. Sudden exposure can scorch foliage that has not adjusted to direct light. Provide temporary shade during intense heatwaves if the leaves begin to mark.

Compost and drainage

Semponiums must have a free-draining mix to thrive. Like their Aeonium parent, a simple blend of roughly 60% multi-purpose compost and 40% grit or perlite works well, giving excellent drainage and allowing air to circulate through the roots; a general succulent mix bulked out with extra grit or perlite works equally well. Always choose a pot with unrestricted drainage holes.

Select a container that is only moderately larger than the root system. Too much unused compost remains wet for longer and makes careful watering more difficult.

Terracotta is an excellent choice because its porous surface helps the compost dry evenly and allows air to reach the roots. A thin layer of horticultural grit around the plant also keeps lower leaves away from damp compost.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost horticultural grit perlite

Feeding

A fresh soil mix should contain enough nutrients to support x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ for roughly its first growing season. After the first year, begin feeding with a standard all-purpose or slow-release fertiliser, watering in a balanced soluble feed around every two months while the plant is actively growing.

Apply feed when the compost is already moist, preferably shortly after watering. This helps distribute the nutrients around the roots and reduces the risk of damage from concentrated fertiliser.

Stop feeding during summer dormancy and prolonged cold weather. x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ cannot make effective use of additional nutrients while growth is paused, and soft new growth is more vulnerable to rot and frost damage.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Winter care

The recorded minimum temperature for x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ is 2°C. Despite being bred from the very hardy Sempervivum, the hardiness trait did not carry through to the x Semponiums, and they have so far only proven reliable to around -4C, much like the Aeonium side of their parentage. They are tougher than a typical Aeonium but are not fully frost-hardy, so treat them as tender and protect according to the recorded figure.

Move container-grown plants into a bright, airy and sheltered position before severe frost, and keep them out of cold winter wet, which does as much damage as the cold itself. Keep the compost much drier during cold weather and use high-quality horticultural fleece during short cold spells.

Do not assume that every x Semponium can remain outside throughout a UK winter. Drainage, cultivar, plant maturity and the duration of frost all affect survival.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost horticultural fleece

Summer care

Extended heat can slow x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ and cause the rosettes to tighten, although individual x Semponium cultivars do not all become as dormant as Aeoniums.

Check both the compost and the condition of the rosettes before watering. Reduce watering and pause feeding if growth has stopped, but do not leave a visibly active plant dry for a prolonged period.

Provide airflow and temporary afternoon shade during severe heat. Return to normal care as temperatures moderate and open growth resumes.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Repotting

Repot x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ during spring when it becomes root-bound, unstable or too large for its container. Remove loose, tired compost and replace it with a fresh, free-draining mixture. Choose a new pot that is only moderately larger than the existing one.

Inspect the root system while the plant is out of its pot. Remove dead, hollow or rotten roots using clean snips, then leave any fresh cuts to dry before watering.

Keep the plant at its previous depth unless the profile specifically recommends otherwise. Burying healthy leaves or the growing point can trap moisture and encourage rot.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Common problems

Stretched stems, widely spaced leaves and loose rosettes usually indicate that x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ needs more light. Move it gradually into a brighter position and rotate the pot regularly to encourage balanced development.

Soft stems, blackened tissue and sudden collapse are commonly associated with excess moisture, especially during cold weather or summer dormancy. Remove affected material and allow healthy tissue and compost to dry before watering again.

Older lower leaves naturally dry and fall as x センポニウム ‘ディスティニー’ matures. As with their Aeonium parent, an individual Semponium rosette is generally monocarpic and dies back after it flowers, but a branching plant simply carries on through its remaining rosettes.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost