Sedum Tornado – Trailing succulent plant – D11 x H15 cm
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€14,95 - Regular price
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€14,95
Delivery & packaging
Our plants are carefully prepared and packaged with all the care they deserve.
The protective packaging limits shocks and preserves the freshness of the foliage during transit.
- Home delivery within 2 to 5 business days.
- Recyclable boxes and environmentally friendly materials.
- The tracking link is sent as soon as the shipment is made so you can calmly follow the arrival of your plant or accessory.
Happy plant guarantee
If your plant arrives damaged or non-compliant, we will replace it.
To activate the warranty, contact us within 48 hours of receipt via the "Need help?" button, with 2–3 photos of the package and the plant.
The warranty covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors. Not covered: damage occurring after several days of acclimation or due to improper care.
Our goal: for your plant to settle in your home sustainably, in great shape.
Verdeia tips
- Upon receipt, take the plant out of its box and allow it 24 to 48 hours to acclimate in a bright place without direct sunlight.
- Check the soil moisture before watering; add a little water only if the surface is dry.
- Avoid heat sources and drafts, and keep a slightly humid atmosphere to preserve the beauty of the foliage.
- Wait 2 to 3 weeks before any repotting, allowing the plant time to stabilize.
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust and observe them: slight stress during the first few days is completely normal.
You will find detailed advice in our Inspiration & Advice section.
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Sedum ‘Tornado’ — Drooping & graphic succulent plant
🌤️ Bright light / semi-shade • 💧 Water every 8–10 days • 🪴 Ø11 cm · ↕15 cm • ✨ Very easy
The Sedum ‘Tornado’, also called orpin or stonecrop, is a compact and original succulent, famous for its fleshy foliage arranged in regular spirals that resemble the movement of a small plant whirlwind. Its flexible, drooping stems form a dense cascade of bright green leaves, both decorative and soothing.
Native to the temperate regions of North America, this graphic and minimalist sedum adapts perfectly to city life. Easy to maintain, it loves light, requires little water, and thrives both indoors and in sheltered outdoor spaces. It is a plant that is both resilient, modern, and full of personality, ideal for bringing a natural breath to urban spaces.
Exposure & location
The Sedum Tornado thrives in bright and temperate environments. It enjoys soft, indirect light but also tolerates a few hours of direct sun in the morning or late afternoon.
- Light: bright to semi-shade, gentle sun for a few hours a day.
- Ideal locations: windowsill, well-lit shelf, semi-shaded balcony.
- Outdoors: from April to October, sheltered from wind and heavy rain.
- Temperature: between 15 and 28 °C, minimum 10 °C.
Verdeia Tip: the more it receives soft light, the denser and more compact its rosettes become, maintaining their unique spiral shape.
Watering & maintenance
Like most succulents, Sedum Tornado stores water in its thick leaves, making it particularly drought tolerant. Excess water, however, is its only enemy.
- Watering: every 8 to 10 days in summer, only when the substrate is dry on the surface.
- Winter: reduce to watering every 2 to 3 weeks.
- Substrate: very draining (special cactus and succulent potting soil or a mix of soil + sand/perlite).
- Drainage: pierced pot essential, without a saucer of stagnant water.
- Fertilizer: light, every 6 to 8 weeks in spring and summer.
Verdeia advice: better to forget a watering than to overwater. Soft or yellow leaves indicate too frequent watering.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The Sedum Tornado is a plant with a contemporary and soothing appearance, ideal for creating a natural and balanced atmosphere. Its trailing stems make it a perfect hanging plant or an excellent complement to plant arrangements.
- Superb in hanging, on a high shelf or a designer console.
- Magnificent in a light planter cover or terracotta to highlight its bright green shade.
- In composition with Crassula, Echeveria, or Senecio, it creates a modern and harmonious mini garden.
- Brings a zen and natural touch to offices, balconies, or small bright spaces.
Verdeia decor tip: pair it with light concrete pots or decorative gravel to enhance its mineral and graphic style.
Verdeia Tips
- Optimal drainage: favor pierced pots and light substrates to avoid any water stagnation.
- Minimal maintenance: remove dry leaves to encourage regrowth.
- Outdoors: can be placed outside from May to September, sheltered from heavy rains.
- Gentle fertilization: a little diluted fertilizer is enough to stimulate its growth without weakening it.
- Propagation: easy by stem cutting in a dry and well-draining substrate — it roots quickly.
True to the spirit of Verdeia, the Sedum Tornado embodies simple and elegant nature: self-sufficient, graphic and soothing, it fits perfectly into the modern urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Sedum makinoi ‘Tornado’
- Common name: Orpin Tornado / Stonecrop
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Origin: North America
- Plant type: Succulent – decorative succulent
- Foliage: Bright green, thick, spiraled and drooping
- Approximate height: 15 cm
- Pot diameter: 11 cm
- Maximum adult size: up to 25 cm when hanging
- Exposure: Bright light to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate (every 8–10 days in summer, spaced out in winter)
- Substrate: Soil for succulents, very draining
- Fertilizer: Light in spring and summer
- Care: Very easy
- Growth: Medium to fast
- Hardiness: Withstands temperatures down to ~10 °C
- Toxicity for animals: Non-toxic
Each Sedum is unique: the density of its rosettes and the curvature of its stems naturally vary according to the light and the season. A living plant, both graphic and poetic.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.