Surreal Succulents
x Semponium 'Vortex'
x Semponium 'Vortex'
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x Semponium 'Vortex' quick care tips
Watering
Watering
The x Semponium 'Vortex' would like watering between once and twice per week in the peak growing season. It is advised to reduce watering when plants are dormant due to a heatwave and to significantly reduce/ stop watering when conditions are frosty.
Feeding
Feeding
x Semponium 'Vortex' likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September. A feed we recommend is the one from our friends at LittleGreenSeaweed.
Ideal soil
Ideal soil
x Semponium 'Vortex' needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.
More Advice
More Advice
As Semponiums take similar care to Aeoniums, these guides will be useful to follow:
General Aeonium Care Advice
Winter Aeonium Care Advice
Spring Aeonium Care Advice
x Semponium 'Vortex'
The Surreal Succulents intergenic hybrid x Semponium 'Vortex' is named for its fascinating growth patterns that resemble a whirlpool spiral emanating from the central rosette. This plant forms a large head, reaching up to 50cm in diameter, with multiple leaf layers along the stem. The unique growth habit and attractive form of 'Vortex' make it an eye-catching addition to any collection. Its captivating spiral pattern adds a touch of intrigue and visual interest to the overall appearance of the plant.
Difficulty
BeginnerFeatured Colour
Green and PurpleGrowth Form
Singular rosetteGrowth Rate
ModerateMinimum Temperature
1°CMaximum Height & Spread
30 cm x 30 cmIdeal Environment for x Semponium 'Vortex'
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x Semponium 'Vortex' close up