Hi Lynn,
As soon as I arrived home, I moved my little cobweb under the covered patio, placing her on the East side, so she'll get some morning Sun. We'll see how she likes it there!
Ahhh...I have tons of questions....hope I'm not too big of a pest, please say so...just so eager to talk to someone with knowledge!
I haven't visited as much of the database as I should yet. I found this site when I was searching for some info. on a plant I had picked up from Ikea....yes the furniture store Ikea...lol! I didn't know what the plant was called, or how to find info. on how to care for it, the folks here helped me identify it, and now you, and your messages....well ya'll have been nothing shy of fantastic in sharing information...truly awesome!
I have tried to grow these little guys before, but obviously I continue to pick the wrong ones for our blistering heat, plus the fact that last year was a drought, that didn't help at all. I thought they were more of a drought tolerant plant. Not until very recently, did I realize they were grown in areas such as yours...never had any idea they couldn't take the sun, or else I would have never placed them there. Live and learn, you are so right!! I'm just thankful I asked about her soon enough, knowing I may have a chance with her still is a relief.
So blooming isn't necessarily a good thing...hmmm, never would have thought that either...gosh I have tons to learn about these little ones!!
Ok, so what about watering - do you poke a finger in all of yours to see when they need watering (you mentioned up to your knuckle...if I were to feel wet at the tip of my finger would I still water, or no?) or, are you so in tuned, that it comes natural and you just "know"...also, do you use water from your hose, or rain barrel?
As I said earlier, I still don't know which ones are which...Sempervivum or Sedum...what can take full sun in my zone, vs. the ones that can't.
Thank you again for taking the time with me, and helping to find the right plant for my fish pot!!
