Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bros'
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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Bros' (Ford): A favorite for rock gardens and other outdoor landscaping because it retains a bright crimson color through all seasons and tolerates extended drought, full sun, and temperatures down to -30F. This medium rosette is glossy and glabrous and each leaf is edged with fine cilia.
As it grows, the rosette will divide and separate into a cluster of new rosette offsets. You can cut apart the rosettes and transplant them, or leave the whole thing to grow into a tidy clump. Eventually, each rosette will send up a 4-8" bloom stalk covered in tiny yellow flowers. The contrast of red and yellow is a beautiful sight, but it ultimately means the end of that rosettes life cycle. Fortunately, all of the non-blooming offsets will live on to survive through whatever your climate throws at them. (More info)
S. heuffelii thrive outdoors with great drainage. Low-light conditions (as found indoors) will often cause the rosette to stretch and fade to green. S. heuffelii are super-hardy and can tolerate most garden challenges, except standing water. To encourage healthy root growth, plant them in raised beds of gritty, well-draining soil.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Red
All Seasonal Colors
Green
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 4 (-30F), Zone 5 (-20F), Zone 6 (-10F), Zone 7 (0F), Zone 8 (10F), Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Year-round Color
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 4 - 10
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WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
Overwintering just means to keep a plant alive over the course of a winter.
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That depends on what you mean by "a little above the soil".
You want to make sure the root ball is completely covered by soil. If the lowermost leaves of the rosette get some dirt on them, it's not the end of the world. As long as you don't over water, they should be fine.
You want to make sure the root ball is completely covered by soil. If the lowermost leaves of the rosette get some dirt on them, it's not the end of the world. As long as you don't over water, they should be fine.
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You're going to be better off pulling the whole dead rosette out by the base. That will give room to the remaining chicks to fill that hole with their own chicks.
You're going to be better off pulling the whole dead rosette out by the base. That will give room to the remaining chicks to fill that hole with their own chicks.
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The fast draining, gritty soil is a good start! My only concerns are for your soil pH and sun exposure.
Sempervivum can grow in full sun, but they need to be acclimated to it first. Give them a few hours of exposure to the direct sun, then move them into shade for the rest of the day. Repeat this process, steadily adding or removing an hour or so as needed, until the plants can take the direct sunlight all day.
Soil pH is a different matter. The soil in the crevasses where Sempervivum grow in the wild are very acidic, even down to 4.5. Even S. calcareum, despite their alkaline tolerance, was found to grow in acidic soil. The point being that a slightly acidic soil is far better than an alkaline one for any Sempervivum. However, these plants are tough and a little alkalinity certainly won't kill them. They'll just grow faster and stay healthier in a slightly acidic soil.
Sempervivum can grow in full sun, but they need to be acclimated to it first. Give them a few hours of exposure to the direct sun, then move them into shade for the rest of the day. Repeat this process, steadily adding or removing an hour or so as needed, until the plants can take the direct sunlight all day.
Soil pH is a different matter. The soil in the crevasses where Sempervivum grow in the wild are very acidic, even down to 4.5. Even S. calcareum, despite their alkaline tolerance, was found to grow in acidic soil. The point being that a slightly acidic soil is far better than an alkaline one for any Sempervivum. However, these plants are tough and a little alkalinity certainly won't kill them. They'll just grow faster and stay healthier in a slightly acidic soil.
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Sempervivum are very hardy plants. They contain small packets of bad tasting chemicals, that deter deer and rabbits from nibbling on them. However, I do not believe this works on javelina.
We do not have Javelina this far north but, from what I read, they will eat anything. This includes Sempervivum.
I believe your best course of action is to invest in an electric fence, as you can't shoot them until a certain season.
You could also consider cactus or Euphorbia, which they won't eat due to the spines and poison. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful but… See full answer »
Sempervivum are very hardy plants. They contain small packets of bad tasting chemicals, that deter deer and rabbits from nibbling on them. However, I do not believe this works on javelina.
We do not have Javelina this far north but, from what I read, they will eat anything. This includes Sempervivum.
I believe your best course of action is to invest in an electric fence, as you can't shoot them until a certain season.
You could also consider cactus or Euphorbia, which they won't eat due to the spines and poison. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful but… See full answer »
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If you want to pot them individually, a 3"-4" diameter pot is ideal. But you can also plant groups of Sempervivum together in wider pots. Aim for pots that are 5" or shallower, so that they don't hold too much water.
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They are ideal for the outdoors. You can get them to survive indoors near a sunny, south-facing window or under a strong grow light, but even then they'll often languish and stretch.
Sempervivum are happiest and healthiest when they get lots of sunshine, gritty soil, great airflow, and cold nights and winters.
If you want that Sempervivum look, but indoors, I would recommend Echeveria or Aeonium. Theyhave a rosette shape, but handle sunny, indoor growing better.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
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Good question, but I have some bad news. This sounds like the symptoms of root rot caused by overwatering. You may just be watering too often, but it could also be that the soil you're using retains too much of its water.
Regardless, the first step you should take is allowing the soil to dry completely. I'm going to post a link here that will take you to our FAQ section that deals with rot more thoroughly. I hope this helps and I hope your plant recovers!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Regardless, the first step you should take is allowing the soil to dry completely. I'm going to post a link here that will take you to our FAQ section that deals with rot more thoroughly. I hope this helps and I hope your plant recovers!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
The main difference, from a care standpoint, is hardiness. Sempervivum can survive temperatures to -20°F or even -30°F. Meanwhile, Echeveria shouldn't even freeze.
From a taxonomic standpoint, the main difference is that they're in different genera, although they belong to the same family. This is quite significant and means that these plants, although they look similar, are not the same. Sempervivum rosettes, for instance, die after they flower while Echeveria do not. Semepervivum blooms have petals that spread wide like a daisy's petals, while Echeveria have petals that form a tube. Sempervivum are native to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Echeveria are native to central America.
However, they do share one thing in common. They're both charming rosette plants that are adored the world over. Click the link below to watch a video that explains the differences further… See full answer »
From a taxonomic standpoint, the main difference is that they're in different genera, although they belong to the same family. This is quite significant and means that these plants, although they look similar, are not the same. Sempervivum rosettes, for instance, die after they flower while Echeveria do not. Semepervivum blooms have petals that spread wide like a daisy's petals, while Echeveria have petals that form a tube. Sempervivum are native to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Echeveria are native to central America.
However, they do share one thing in common. They're both charming rosette plants that are adored the world over. Click the link below to watch a video that explains the differences further… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
That depends on many different factors.
How much sunlight are they getting?
How much will you water them?
What's their soil like? Does it drain water well or does it tend to absorb water?
Are you fertilizing them? If so, how often and with what nutrients?
The answer to these questions and more will determine how fast your plants grow.
How much sunlight are they getting?
How much will you water them?
What's their soil like? Does it drain water well or does it tend to absorb water?
Are you fertilizing them? If so, how often and with what nutrients?
The answer to these questions and more will determine how fast your plants grow.
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