Sun: Partial sun to partial shade
Water: Typical water needs for a succulent
Temperature: Zone 5a from -20° F to -15° F (-28.9 ° C to -26.1° C)
Winter Survival: Winter hardy
Propagation: offsets
Flower: in the summer
Flower Type:
Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
Dormant: winter
Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors
Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered
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Basc Care for Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’
Watering
Watering for Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ is a simple task. It requires Typical water needs for a succulent.
One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.
Fertilizing
Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means spring and fall. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.
Do not fertilize during winter as the plant is dormant.
Sun & Location Requirements for "Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’"
Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ loves partial sun and shade. This means it should be placed in a spot that gets some direct sunlight, but also has some protection from the midday heat. It's best to find an area where the succulent can get four to six hours of sun per day.
As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 5a from -20° F to -15° F (-28.9 ° C to -26.1° C).
Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ is an incredibly resilient winter hardy plant that can survive in freeze conditions. Its thick leaves and stems, deep-rooted roots, and ability to store water all contribute to its ability to stay alive even in the coldest of winters. The roots reach deeper into the soil than most other succulents, allowing them to absorb moisture when the air is dry and cold.
Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.
Propagation
One way to propagate Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ is by offsets. Taking an offset from the mother plant and potting it into soil will give you a brand new succulent with minimal effort.
Offsets are an easy and reliable way to propagate succulents, like Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’. With just a few simple steps, you can get a brand-new plant from an existing one.
Toxicity
Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ is generally non-toxic to humans and animals. However, the plant may contain certain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation if it is ingested or comes in contact with skin. Therefore, it is important to keep the plant away from children and pets for safety reasons.
Pests and Diseases
Sempervivum ‘Silver Thaw’ is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.
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