Sempervivums Don't Like Wet Feet

By valleylynn
March 13, 2013

Sempervivums do not like their roots to be sitting in water, so make sure your container has sufficient drainage holes. Also, check occasionally to make sure they aren't clogged to ensure continued successful growing.

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Apr 2, 2013 7:53 PM CST
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Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
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These are gorgeous! You are inspiring me to add succulents in my garden collection!
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Apr 2, 2013 9:58 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Oh Gigi, you could grow succulents that we in the northern climates can't grow.
Not sure what part of Florida you live in, but if you get a winter (freezing temps), you could grow many of the sedum and some of the semps.
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Apr 3, 2013 6:28 PM CST
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Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
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You are right, the succulents I have don't require a lot of work. I don't know what zone Tampa is but we don't get freezing temp. My DH just bought me another boat ceramic container (light blue), a faux log and the faux stone planters, they are perfect for succulents. All 50% off from JoAnn fabrics. I will post pix in your succulent container 2013 thread in the future, when they are no longer empty :).
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Apr 3, 2013 11:22 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Hurray! I can't wait to see them. I really must find out where the shop is in Salem and give it a visit.
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Apr 4, 2013 6:59 PM CST
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Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
Adeniums Roses Plumerias Orchids Miniature Gardening Hibiscus
Region: Florida Container Gardener Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Garden Ideas: Level 1
Another best place to buy ceramic planters is the "old time pottery".
©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”
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Apr 4, 2013 8:04 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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I don't think I have one of those here.
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Apr 5, 2013 8:56 PM CST
Name: Marilyn
Greenwood Village, CO (Zone 5b)
Garden today. Clean next week.
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Wish I could get some going to look so lush. Shrug!

What is that pretty dark purple semp in the bowl on the far right? I'm all ears!

It is really petty. Lovey dubby
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Apr 5, 2013 9:03 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
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A very pretty little NOID. Smiling
I lost the tag many years ago. But I still have some of them.
You will find that the ones that made it from last year will do well for you this year. My favorite time to plant is in early spring. Give them plenty of time to get nice roots going before the harsh summer arrives.

Clean them all up and replant. that's what I've been doing for the last full week.
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