Sempervivum Cobweb- Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Hens and Chicks) The main rosette (or Hen) sprouts her chicks in a circular pattern that can grow up to 3 inches in height and spread 8 to 12 inches wide if given room.
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR THEM?
These beauties love full sun but can do partial sun as well. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8 and grows best in the south and west-facing areas. They also are cold hardy and tolerates temperatures down to -25° degrees Fahrenheit (-32° C). They are almost perfect in everyway for outdoor gardens!
Watering?
We suggest the soak and dry method.
Water the plant sufficiently and let the soil dry out completely before watering it again. Water periodically when flowering and once in a while during the winter months.
It does not require feeding, but repotting it in well-draining succulent potting soil containing compost mixed with a slow-release fertilizer ensures a long and healthy, happy plant.
Now this is the worst part, (and why they are almost perfect)
Once established, hens and chicks require little to no maintenance.
Its fibrous root system holds the soil in place even when grown in vertical plantings.
At the end of the flowering season, the plant needs to be deadheaded!!!!!
The matured and spent rosettes and blooms should be carefully removed in order to make room for new ones to grow. :(
It is quick to adapt to local conditions, although it prefers well-drained and sandy soil types. When planting in pots use a container with drainage holes and succulent soil mix.
Are they Pet and Human Safe?
Although it is not an edible plant, Cobweb succulent is not poisonous and will not cause any harm if ingested by pets or humans.
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]]>There are many reasons for the difference but the most important reason is because it is a living plant. It varies on color, size, weather, stress and its general environment. We will always attempt to send plants that closely mirror our photos but there may be times that we can not. Know that this is not a problem. If your plant is greener than red (for instance, a campfire Crassula) just put them in sunlight. They will turn the loveliest shade of red in no time and it may be greener because we did not have enough sun on our side of the country, or it might still be in a dormant state depending on what time of the year it is. Succulents can also change shapes depending on the season, watering, sunlight and temperature.
Shipping succulents can also effect their appearance but it is nothing a little sunlight can't fix. Just give your plants time, sun, water and love and you will see them transform before your eyes.
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]]>First, Get those pretty babies out of the box and into some sunlight (indirect sunlight , please). Chances are they have been bounced around and stored in a dark place, so they are in serious need of some sunshine. You can leave them until you are ready to plant.
Next, your cuttings are ready to be planted when you receive them. Take a look at the cut area and you will see that the cuttings have a crusted end and that is perfect.
Now you can find the perfect planter and get to planting. Your cutting can take 4 to 10 weeks to establish their roots. You can tell that roots have started by gently tugging. If you feel resistance, you beauties are rooting.
We suggest using a well draining soil, planter with drainage and plenty of sunshine. Morning sun or indirect sun is best.
Once you plant, give them a thorough watering and do not water again until soil is nice and dry. Our rule of thumb is to use your finger and poke it in about and inch or to your first bend line on your finger and feel that the soil is dry and them repeat.
Cuttings are pretty resilient and don't mind being handled kindly.
Happy Growing!
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When you get your plants, they are ready for repotting, a thorough watering and some sunshine. Make sure you give them plenty of indirect sunlight or morning sun. Once that summer sun comes it is best to make sure they are only receiving early morning sun or they will burn and that is not fixable. So be cautious.
When watering, completely soak your plants and do not water them again until the soil is super dry. Mature plants will be watered less than newbie plants and you will be able to see that the leaves will begin to wrinkle if they need water or plump up and get translucent if they are being overwatered. Overwatering will also cause dark, mushy leaves (just pluck those guys right off).
On to SOIL, we believe as long as your soil is well draining you can grow your succas in any type of soil. We use our own mix of 2 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite,1 part grit (sand, Birch or pebbles). Some people just use cactus mix and some people prefer the high end stuff. You will learn what is best for your beauties as you learn to care for them.
Any planter is a good planter as long as it is well draining, (make sure it has holes) We like terracotta and ceramic, wood, stone, cups, cans, wheelbarrows. As long as it drains, get creative!
One last suggestion, there are plenty of awesome websites that have information on any and probably all succulents. Learn about your zone, and which plants do best with that environment. Your plants will thank you. Check out one of our favs https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/
Happy Growing
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Most succulents can also be put into two categories - summer growers and winter growers. Summer succulents grow in the hot months of summer from May to August and become dormant in the winter. Where winter succulents are those that grow in the cold of winter from November to February and slow down in the summer.
You can check to see if your plant is sleeping or not by checking it's roots. If they are mushy or dried up chances are they are goners (dead), but if they look healthy your plant just need more time to rest. You can also lightly scratch stem. If it is green it is green, it's good.
Check out the list below:
SUMMER DORMANT
Adromischus
Aeonium
Aloe
Anacampseros
Astroloba
Avonia
Bowiea
Bulbine
Ceraria
Conophytum
Cotyledon
Crassula
Dioscorea
Dudleya
Fouqueria
Gasteria
Gibbaeum
Graptopetalum
Graptoveria
Haemanthus
Haworthia
Kalanchoe
Neohenricia
Othonna
Pachycormus
Pachyphytum
Pachyveria
Pelargonium
Peperomia
Portulacaria
Sansevieria
Sarcocaulon
Sedeveria
Sedum
Senecio
Stomatium
Sulcorebutia rauschii
Talinum
Tylecodon
Adenia
Adenium
Agave
Alluadia
Aloinopsis
Rubrolineata,
Brachystelma
Bursera
Calibanus
Ceropegia
Cissus
Cyphotstemma
Didieria
Dorstenia
Echeveria
Encephalartos
Euphorbia
Ficus
Fockea
Huernia
Ibervillea
Ipomoea
Jatropha
Lithops
Monadenium
Moringa
Operculicarya
Pachypodium
Pedilanthus
Plumeria
Pseudolithos
Pterodiscus
Raphionacme
Sempervivum
Siningia
Stapelianthus
Synadenium
Tillandsia
Titanopsis
Trichocaulon
Trichodiadema
Xerosicyos
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