{"product_id":"appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini","title":"Appletini Succulent - Sempervivum 'Appletini'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAppletini Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Appletini') is a small, neat houseleek whose pointed rosettes are fresh apple green, with every leaf tip dipped in near-black purple. It grows about 10cm high and 10cm to 20cm wide, and it is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established. It is an easy-care starter plant for young plant lovers and a no-fuss addition for experienced gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple green with dark tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pointed leaf is dipped in a deep, almost black purple, a zesty contrast that stays crisp on a small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shading shifts through the year, so it never looks quite the same in summer and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock solid cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost does not trouble it, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEver living.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum means ever living. The rosettes make little offsets, called pups, that grow into a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good first plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is easy enough for young plant lovers and forgetful gardeners, and it grows on very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack several rosettes into a shallow bowl of gritty mix for a tidy, modern display, or combine them with other small succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart. Pups fill the gaps over time, forming a colony of ground-covering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright windowsills.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can live indoors, but it needs strong light to keep its contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Appletini Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour and root health. It is cold hardy and drought tolerant, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. In humid districts with wet summers, grow it in a pot that you can shelter from long spells of rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil or a cactus and succulent mix. It needs very little soil to get by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. During summer heatwaves, water around the rosettes rather than into them. Established plants need very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull off dead old leaves. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on, or leave them in place to build a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Appletini Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, neat rosette. Plant it into gritty soil or a pot soon after delivery, water it in lightly and then hold back until the soil has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia, a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently remove the pups that form around the main rosette and pot them on, or leave them in place to build a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on a bright windowsill. It needs strong light to hold its colour, and overwatering is the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with summer heatwaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you water around the rosettes rather than into them. Water sitting in the centre in hot weather can cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882439487,"sku":"SEM-HYB-APPLET-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini.jpg?v=1792211091","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}