Mini Sempervivum Tectorum

Description

• Sempervivum Tectorum 'Hen and Chicks' is a large growing succulent.
• Single heads grow to approximately 20 cm in diameter, in the right conditions. Clumps measure larger.
• The leaves are bright green in colour with red tips which turn crimson red in the cooler months and/or when the plant is stressed.
• Chicks appear a couple of times throughout the year and if left attached, will form a dense clump of tight rosettes.

Position & Care

• Sempervivum Tectorum can burn in summer heatwaves and may need to be protected, though well-established plants should be fine.
• Will grow in full sun in autumn, winter and spring.
• In the ground this plant is quite self-sufficient, once established. Water only in prolonged droughts.
• In pots water frequently in summer, but let the soil dry up between watering again.
• Likes free draining potting mix.

Suggestions

• Looks fantastic in pots, on its own or, as a part of an arrangement.
• Can be planted around edges of a garden, or in rockeries. 
• The large rosettes look beautiful mass planted in succulent gardens.

Your Plant

• Plants are sent bare rooted (without pot or soil).
• The root system will be sufficiently developed.
• The plant will have been growing in a 5 cm pot.
• The plant will be small and approximately 5 cm in diameter.
• Plants are sent on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they arrive before the weekend.
• Due to restrictions, we cannot post plants to WA, NT or TAS.
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• Please choose your plant carefully as we do not provide refunds if you simply change your mind. Read our Refund Policy
• If you have any questions about Sempervivum Tectorum, please do not hesitate to contact us.