Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado', the rock garden tornado
Sedum 'Tundra Tornado' is a rising star in the world of rock gardens. Native to the mountains of East Asia, this succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family can also be grown indoors. This variety of Sedum makinoi takes its name from its spiral leaves, which resemble miniature tornadoes.
How to recognize Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado'?
Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado' is a creeping perennial. It forms dense mats of compact rosettes. The plant is usually no more than 10 centimetres high, but can grow to almost 30 centimetres in diameter. Over time, each rosette produces new seedlings, enabling the plant to spread.
The slender, flexible stems of Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado' are pale red. At maturity, the stems become woody.
Its fleshy leaves form dense rosettes that seem to swirl around the central stem. The leaf blades are about a centimetre long, with shades of green and purple. They change color according to age and exposure to sunlight.
When in bloom, the plant displays small groups of bright yellow stars. These flowers appear in the center of leaf rosettes, creating a pleasing contrast and attracting local pollinators.
Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado' is non-toxic to humans and animals.
Our maintenance tips
Sedum 'Tundra Tornado are resistant to very low temperatures and drought. They can be grown both indoors and outdoors. In the open ground, however, you'll need to make sure the plant has enough to drink in the first few years.
Watering
Water only when the potting soil has completely dried out. Your plant prefers one copious watering to several less generous sessions. In this way, it can build up its water reserves and its roots won't rot. The substrate should remain moist for two days, the time it takes for your succulent to store water.
Place your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado in its pot in your sink or in a container such as a bowl or terrine. Water the soil until the water begins to run into the container. Continue until you reach the height of the drainage layer (about two centimetres). Once this limit has been reached, stop watering and replace your pot in its saucer. Empty stagnant water when it appears.
To determine whether your fat plant is thirsty, observe its leaves. If they become less fleshy, thin or hollow, it's time to give them a drink.
Spray
Sedum 'Tundra Tornado grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Sedum makinoi 'Tundra Tornado' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
The roots of your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado are shallow, but creeping. Install your plant in a pierced pot that is wider than it is tall. This will give it enough room to grow.
Pour a layer of clay balls or gravel into the bottom of the pot for drainage. Then add a light substrate, such as potting soil for cacti and succulents.
Plant your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado in the center and fill in with substrate. Water to remove air bubbles and encourage rooting.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
You don't have to fertilize your plant to make it grow. However, if you want to stimulate its growth, you can give itfertilizer for cacti and succulents.
Prune
Cut back flower stems and spent flowers after flowering.
Also cut back dried branches to maintain a compact habit.
Always use a clean, sharp tool to facilitate healing and prevent disease.
Plantation
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Sedum 'Tundra Tornado can withstand low temperatures if their soil remains dry. Plant your subject in a sunny, well-drained spot, in a rockery or at the top of a mound for example.
Soak the rootball of your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado while you dig a hole. The hole should be as deep as the root ball, but twice as wide.
Plant your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado in the center and fill in with garden soil. If it's heavy, you can amend it with sand.
Water generously to encourage rooting and remove air bubbles.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully remove one of the plants from the ground at Sedum 'Tundra Tornado. Cut the root ball into several parts using your hands and a clean, sharp tool.
Choose a sunny spot where water won't stagnate. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep.
Plant your Sedum 'Tundra Tornado in the center. Fill in the hole with garden soil. If the soil is heavy, you can lighten it by mixing it with sand.
Water for the first time to help the plant take root.
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully remove one of the plants from the ground at Sedum 'Tundra Tornado. Cut the root ball into several parts using your hands and a clean, sharp tool.
Choose a pierced pot that's wider than it is tall. Line the bottom with a drainage layer (clay balls or gravel).
Add potting soil for cacti and succulents. Plant your cutting in the center and pour in substrate.
Water to aid rooting and eliminate air bubbles.
Information
Family | Crassulaceae - Crassulaceae |
Type | Orpin - Sedum |
Species | Sedum makinoi - Sedum makinoi |
Lifecycle | Perennial |
Foliage | Evergreen |
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Planting methods |
Open ground In pots Planter |
Category | |
Tags |
Flowery Rustic |
Origin |
East Asia |
Hardiness (USDA) | 7b |
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