Adromischus subdistichus [large]

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Adromischus subdistichus (Bruyns): A stemmed succulent with squat, chubby leaves. It's olive green colors are complimented by the maroon margins, which become more intense in bright light. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Pet Safe, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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3 years ago

I ordered semp arachnoidium-all webbing is gone from the plant tops, maybe from shipping? Will this grow back? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

This will grow back!

Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum can have a variable amount of fuzz on it throughout the year. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp tomentosum f/ Gorges de Daluis has lost webbing See answer

The plant is indoors under grow lights in bonsai jack mix. See more »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Sempervivum arachnoideum has a variable amount of this webbing depending, mainly, on the light it receives. The purpose of the webbing is to protect the tender leaves from getting sunburned. If the plant doesn't get enough light, it may dispense with its webbing to try and catch as much light as it can.

You could try moving the grow light closer to the plant, but Sempervivum don't particularly like being grown indoors. They prefer the rugged elements of cold and drought. The best way to grow your plant is to slowly introduce it to more hours of outdoor sunlight a day. If you give it too much sunlight too early, it might burn though so be careful. Once your plant is happy with the light, it should regrow its webbing in no time. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Does this come as a pot with one Gold Nugget rosette, or with multiple rosettes in a single pot? See answer

For “nugget” succulents like chicks & hens, is the price for 1 nugget or do you Getz number of nuggets in an order (3-4 in a pot)? Thank you- See more »

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

This Chick Charms Gold Nugget comes fully rooted in a 2" pot. Usually, a single rosette completely fills the pot, but occasionally there will be smaller bonus rosettes growing around the base of the main plant. See full answer »

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3 years ago

What size pot is ideal for planting sempervivum gold nugget plants? See answer

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

This Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget' listing is for a plant fully rooted in a 2" pot. If you want to plant it individually, look for a pot about 2.5"-3.5" in diameter. You can also plant multiple in a single container, leaving a little space between rosettes. Still try to find a pot less than 6" deep, so that it does not hold too much water. And, as always, pick pots with drainage holes and use gritty, well-draining soil. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Can Chick Charms Gold Nugget thrive indoors under grow lights? See answer

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

They can grow indoors under a Succulent Grow Light or on a south-facing window sill, but they do not show their best colors and can be more vulnerable to rot. All Sempervivum, including Chick Charms, grow best outdoors and can tolerate frosts down to -20F (Zone 5). Cold nights and winters are what bring out their vibrant pigments, and without those they tend to stay greener indoors. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Can sempervivum Gold Nugget overwinter indoors on a windowsill then planted outside in the spring? See answer

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

It can, just be sure it gets as much sun as possible or supplement with a Succulent Grow Light. Also remember that Sempervivum growth slows down a lot during the winter, so it should receive little to no water. After all chance of frost has passed, you can move it outdoors and gradually acclimate it to partial then full sun over the course of about two weeks. Then you can plant it, and once it's established a strong root system (about a month) it will be able to tolerate more extreme conditions. See full answer »

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2 years ago

Do sempervivum gold nugget plants multiply? See answer

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8 months ago  •  Voted Best Answer

Yes! Sempervivum like this 'Gold Nugget' produce lots of new little offsets called "chicks" each spring through summer. The small new rosettes will sprout around the base of the main rosette (the "hen"). They can be left there to root or you can gently pull them off and plant them elsewhere. See full answer »

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2 years ago

Would Chick Charms Gold Nugget show its full range of colors outdoors in a temperate climate--without much cold weather? See answer

I saw in your YouTube video that this plant likes -20F to get cold temperature stress to get colorful in winter. We just can't provide that here! See more »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

You still can get some great gold tones by gently stressing Sempervivum with full sun and drought. Even in a temperate climate (such as hardiness zones 9+) this 'Gold Nugget' will color up if planted in full sun with rocky, well-draining soil, and very infrequent water. But you're right, you might not see some of the hot pink accents it gets in response to hard frosts. See full answer »

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1 year ago

Should I repot the Chick Charms Gold Nugget succulents when they arrive? See answer

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes, it is a good practice for plant hygiene to re-pot any plant you buy into a fresh pot and soil. For outdoor succulents like this Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget', you can also plant them outside directly in the ground, since they tolerate temperatures down to -20F. We recommend transplanting them within about a month of receiving your new succulents. If you're using a pot, pick a container with a drainage hole and use a gritty, well-draining succulent soil. For more information, check out the Video Guide to Transplanting Succulents.
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2 years ago

I just ordered A gold nugget sempervivum in the winter. Should I try and get it in the ground now or wait until the ground warms up? See answer

When to plant Sempervivum‘s outside when you order them during the winter See more »

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

It's best to wait until all chance of frost has passed before planting succulents outdoor, including Sempervivum. In the meantime, keep it on a sunny, south-facing sill or under a Succulent Grow Light. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to feel less firm. See full answer »

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