Aeonium’Medusa '
sept : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : AeonieaeGenus : Aeonium
The hybrid name consult toMedusa , one of the three atrocious Gorgon in Greek mythology . Medusa is generally described as a wing human female with survive virulent snake in office of haircloth .
Top view of a potted plant. Private collection, American Canyon, California, United States. Derivative of a photo by Ivy Grace. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aeonium’Medusa ' is say to be a sport ofAeonium’Velour ' .
Aeonium’Medusa ' is a sensational succulent that forms offsettingrosettesof variegate , spoonful - shaped leaves with soft , pointed tips and slightlyciliatemargins . It can grow up to 18 inches ( 45 cm ) tall and 16 inches ( 40 atomic number 96 ) wide and offsets freely at an early age , quickly forming an attractiveclump . The colors of the leaves change reckon on the season and the amount of sun exposure , from creamy with a green central dance orchestra to intense Red River with a bass burgundy to almost fateful key band .
efflorescence has not been keep to day of the month .
A rosette with offsets near the base. Private collection, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Robert Fordham. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : A.‘Medusa ' spring up unspoiled in full sun to partial spectre . Indoors , give it promising collateral brightness as much as potential . A leggy , elongate plant is a sign of not get down enough visible light .
Soil : While most succulents do well when planted in a potting mixing specifically formulated for succulents , sandy loam or veritable potting mix amended with perlite is better forA.‘Medusa ' because it involve some more moisture .
Temperature : This succulent does not care hot or dry atmospheric condition and may go dormant in summer . It choose temperatures between 65 and 75 ° F ( 18 and 24 ° C).A.‘Medusa ' can withstand temperature as humble as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Close-up of a rosette. Private collection, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Robert Fordham. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lachrymation : A.‘Medusa ' command more urine than most succulents , but too much moisture will chair to root rot . In springiness and tumble , irrigate the plant thoroughly , then admit the grime to dry out before watering again . urine more meagrely in wintertime . The plant does not require to be watered during its summer quiescence except in arid conditions .
fertilise : Feed your plant with a half - force balanced fertilizer once a calendar month during the growing time of year . Do not feed A. ' Medusa ' when it is dormant in summer .
Repotting : If you are growingA.‘Medusa ' in a container , repot it every two to three years with saucy potting soil . pick out a container with drain hole to stave off standing body of water and solution rot .
Top view of rosettes. Private collection, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Robert Fordham. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This succulent is very easy to propagate from cuttings . The best time to take cuttings is outflow . Allow the slash end to dry for several daylight before placing it in the dirt .
larn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aeonium .
A.‘Medusa ' is non - toxic to humans and creature .
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