Hybridizer: | ? (DE) |
History of species or Cultivar: | Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum? |
Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
Foliage: | Webbing Cilia Other: Red backed green leaves form mounds of very small rosettes. |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Availability: | Easy to find |
Source: | SMG Succulent |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Needs specific temperature Depth to plant seed: surface or scratch in Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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Such a cute semp by sedumzz | Mar 11, 2022 5:31 PM | 1 |
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