{"product_id":"onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx","title":"Onyx Succulent - Sempervivum 'Onyx'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnyx Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Onyx') is a small houseleek that forms neat clusters of glossy, deep purple, almost black rosettes only 5 to 8cm high and 10 to 15cm wide. The pointed rosettes bring instant drama to pots, rockeries and mixed succulent displays. It is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear black rosettes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep purple rosettes read as almost black, a dramatic contrast with green and grey succulents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shade shifts through the year with light and temperature, so summer and winter plants look different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEver living.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum means ever living, and the rosettes make offsets, called pups, that fill out into a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and waterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rock solid cold hardy and manages on very little water once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size suits pots, rockeries, green roofs, bright windowsills and waterwise gardens.\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 Group several rosettes in a shallow bowl of gritty mix for a modern, dark centrepiece, or tuck one into a mixed succulent pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart. Pups form around each rosette and join into a colony of groundcovering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright windowsill suits it, but it needs strong light to hold its deep colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Onyx 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 copes with dry conditions, 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 succulent and cactus mix. Wet roots are the main thing to avoid.\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 form a colony of groundcovering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Onyx Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and neat, so plant it out in 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\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\u003eDoes the colour change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The deep purple shifts with light and temperature through the year, so summer and winter plants look different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 spread into a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright position with plenty of light. Water sparingly, because overwatering is the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789637189951,"sku":"SEM-HYB-ONYX-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx.jpg?v=1792192204","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}