Never used 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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bobg_44

Jun 27, 2020 6:37 AM CST

Thread OP

I have a couple of nice patchs growing here in WI and they are doing quite well with no special prep ( no gravel)
Our the soil they are in is a bit sandy and well drained.

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Johannian

Jun 27, 2020 11:12 AM CST

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

Hmm, strange. @valleylynn (the moderator) told me that this gravel (or protection from the soil in general) would work (and it has), and so far the leaves have not been rotting nearly as fast as one of my semps that didn't have the protection. I believe they will still survive, of course, but it just helps them to not lose leaves quickly.

“Honorable is the one who prudently avoids danger (provided he does not compromise himself).” -Sir Thomas More
Profile picture is a picture of our Kängal, Mamanska, when he was 7 months old.

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