Sempervivum arachnoideum is a small, evergreen perennial succulent that grow in very tight rosette forming mats up to 30cm (or more) in diameter, often cultivated in rock gardens. It is a very variable species.
Growth Rate
A crested plant may have some areas growing normally, and a cresting plant that looks like a brain, may revert to normal growth for no apparent reason.
Flowering
This succulent plant blooms in a range of usually pink, but also white or bright-red colors in the late Summer lasting to early autumn.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Desert rose plants do not need excess water. However, lack of water creates problems in their growth. They need weekly watering during summers.
Soil
The desert rose thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This variety of succulents has a frost tolerance of -12° C (or less).
Light
Adenium socotranum needs full sun to grow. When planted indoors, it needs a maximum of 6 hours of bright light.
Propagation
The Desert rose plant can be propagated through the cutting of branches or from seeds.
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Sempervivum arachnoideum is a small, evergreen perennial succulent that grow in very tight rosette forming mats up to 30cm (or more) in diameter, often cultivated in rock gardens. It is a very variable species.
Growth Rate
A crested plant may have some areas growing normally, and a cresting plant that looks like a brain, may revert to normal growth for no apparent reason.
Flowering
This succulent plant blooms in a range of usually pink, but also white or bright-red colors in the late Summer lasting to early autumn.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Desert rose plants do not need excess water. However, lack of water creates problems in their growth. They need weekly watering during summers.
Soil
The desert rose thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This variety of succulents has a frost tolerance of -12° C (or less).
Light
Adenium socotranum needs full sun to grow. When planted indoors, it needs a maximum of 6 hours of bright light.
Propagation
The Desert rose plant can be propagated through the cutting of branches or from seeds.
