Sempervivum 'Red Chief'
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A mat-forming, succulent perennial with rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves. The foliage is red in winter, developing a greener centre to the rosette later in the year. In summer it produces a 15cm tall flowerspike bearing starry pink flowers. The rosettes die after flowering but are replaced by offsets on lateral runners
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sempervivum 'Red Chief' (Sempervivum 'Red Chief')
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sempervivum 'Red Chief'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sempervivum 'Red Chief'
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Sempervivum 'Red Chief' care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. In pots use a 50:50 mix of loam-based potting compost and grit. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
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