Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ANDRE SMITS
Country of Origin: (BE) Belgium
Year of registration: 1996
Other Details: Started producing chicks last week of March, PNW zone 8
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Foliage: Holds Color
Other: Smooth bright green leaves tipped red
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Number of chicks: 5/2010 PNW zone 8, no fertilizer, 12 chicks
Availability: Easy to find
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

Image
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: 2023-10-04
Repotted the prior week

5/11/2010 PNW zone 8
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2012-12-14
  • Uploaded by gg5

10/4/2010 PNW zone 8, drought damage.

11/13/2010 PNW, zone 8, late summer drought damage.

7/4/2010 PNW zone 8

7/26/2010 PNW zone 8

12/31/2010 PNW zone 8

5/7/2011 PNW, zone 8

7/3/2011 PNW, zone 8, new plant
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Oct 2, 2011
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-05-11
Location: Zone 7b NC my garden (new plant)
Date: 2012-04-23
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2013-06-19
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-06-24
Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-06-22

10/09 Pacific Northwest zone 8

3/15/10 Pacific Northwest Zone 8
Comments:
  • Posted by gg5 (Seattle WA - Zone 8b) on Dec 15, 2012 1:22 AM concerning plant:
    This plant feels heavy for its tiny size, very compact

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