Sempervivum rojo red Hens and Chicks
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Sempervivum rojo (Hen-and-chicks) generally grow for several years before blooming. This is a good choice for rock gardens, container gardens of all types, rock walls and rooftop and vertical gardens. This succulent has an amazing dark red foliage with deep, burgundy red. Easy to grow and reproduce just by removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks; remove by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.
Sempervivum contains over 40 species of rosette shaped succulents, native from Europe, eastern Asia, and northern Africa. They are among the most frost resistant succulents, and as such are the most common succulent in gardens that get more than a light frost. Sempervivum comes from the Latine for 'always alive', referring to its toughness.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: All zones, USDA: 7-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy at least to 10°F (-12°C)
Heat tolerance: Marginal, keep away from the sun if the temperature is above 100°F (38°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: French and Italian Alps
Growth habits: Clumping rosettes
Watering needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Offsets
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hen-and-chicks |
| Dormancy | - |
| Flower | Light pink |
| Frost Tolerance | 10°f (-12°c) |
| Growth Rate | - |
| Hardiness Zone | 44388 |
| Height | 4-6 in. |
| Origin | Southern europe |
| Scientific Name | Sempervivum rojo red |
| Shape | Rosettes |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade |
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United StatesSempervivum Tojo Red Hen and chicks
I would give a 5 star rating. Thrilled to receive my plants. They were wrapped well and sent in a timely manner. They seem to be thriving well. Thank you will buy again.
United StatesIt’s looking good
I am a little crazy to transplant this and other plants in southern Arizona when we have a long run of 110º or more. This plant is looking slightly stressed but healthy and “ready to go” when our temperatures go back below 100º. I’ve bought four plants from Planet Desert in the past month and all have held up well.
