Gravel in Cheat Sempervivum Gravel

By Johannian
June 23, 2020

Especially during quarantine, people (at least where I am, in CA) haven't really been able to get to garden centers/nurseries. This was a big deal for me when I got my first sempervivums, because they need a certain type of gravel on top of the soil in order for the leaves not to rot. How did I manage without being able to get the special gravel?

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Ivan_N_Tx

Jun 26, 2020 10:05 PM CST

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Name: Ivan
West Central Texas (Zone 7a)

I've also used perlite for cactus and succulent mulch, but found it will wash out sometimes when watering. But another thing I've used is crushed oyster shells since I buy them anyway for my chickens from the feed store. They might even add a little calcium to the soil, too.

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Johannian

Jun 27, 2020 11:07 AM CST

Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
2Thes. 3:3

Thanks Ivan! I'll have to keep that in mind

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