How to Care for Succulent Plants
Succulents, including sempervivum, are incredibly easy to grow and maintain. These plants usually grow best in full sun. They are adaptable and can thrive in most well-drained soils. They can easily grow in nutrient-poor, dry, rocky, and sandy soils. Newly planted succulents should be watered once or twice per week for the first month or 2 to help them establish. After establishing, they are very drought tolerant. Succulents require little, if any, fertilizer. They tend to grow slowly and do not like excess nitrogen. So if you chose to fertilize, choose a blend that is lower in nitrogen and go light in general. Use maybe ½ of what is recommended to see how your plant responds to the food.
Potted Succulents
Plant potted succulents, like sempervivum in shallow pots with well-drained organic planting mix or a soil specially formulated for succulents and cacti. The pots should have plenty of drainage holes to keep the planting medium from holding too much moisture. Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. These are low-maintenance plants that will thrive on a bit of neglect!
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- Sempervivum 'Green Wheel'
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Height: 4 to 6 inches tall
Mature Spread: 12 inches wide
This hens and chicks plant has a classic green color and lovely, tight-leaved rosettes. If you want some rich texture for a mixed pot or a ground cover mass planting this succulent is a great choice. - Sempervivum 'Purple Beauty'
USDA Growing Zone: 3 to 8
Mature Height: 3 to 4 inches tall
Mature Spread: 6 to 8 inches wide
This succulent is perfect for a pop of color in a mixed container and it looks gorgeous by itself too. - Sempervivum ‘Red Beauty'
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Height: 3 to 4 inches tall
Mature Spread: 6 to 8 inches wide
Plan your xeriscape around this little beauty! The pretty red rosettes look amazing anywhere. - Sempervivum 'Sanford'
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Height: 3 to 4 inches tall
Mature Spread: 6 to 8 inches wide
Wow! This phenomenal plant has purples, reds, and greens throughout the year. It is an incredibly easy to grow xeric plant. - Sempervivum tectorum ‘Sunset’
USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Mature Height: 1 to 2 inches tall
Mature Spread: 4 to 6 inches wide
The tec sunset is a dwarf sempervivum that is ideal for small pots or planting in mass as a low ground cover.