Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' (Planta Urechelnita)

Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' is an attractive variety of Sempervivum, known for its colorful leaves and sturdy appearance. This perennial succulent plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, pots, and other decorative arrangements due to its ability to adapt to various environmental conditions.

Description:

• Leaves: The leaves are fleshy, thick, and arranged in tight rosettes. The leaf color ranges from green to shades of deep red, purple, or garnet, hence the name 'Blushing Garnet'.
• Rosettes: The rosettes are dense and can reach a diameter of 5-10 cm. As the plant matures, the rosettes can form colonies by producing offsets at the base.
• Flowers: Flowers appear on tall stems about 15-20 cm high and are pink or light red in color. Blooming usually occurs during summer. After flowering, the rosette that bloomed dies, but the plant continues to live through its offsets.
• Size: Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' forms rosettes approximately 5-10 cm in diameter, and mature plants can reach a height of 15-20 cm when flowering.

Care:

Light: Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' prefers sunny spots with direct sunlight. It can tolerate partial shade, but the leaf colors will be more vivid if the plant receives enough light. Indoors, place the plant near a south- or west-facing window.

Soil: It prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. A mix of soil for cacti and succulents combined with coarse sand or gravel is ideal to prevent excessive water retention.

Watering: Watering should be moderate. Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' is drought-resistant and does not require frequent watering. In summer, water the plant when the soil is completely dry. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum. Water the plant at the base to avoid wetting the leaves, which can lead to fungal diseases.

Temperature: Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' prefers moderate temperatures but can tolerate a wide range, from extreme heat to cold. It is frost-hardy and can withstand temperatures below zero degrees Celsius.

Humidity: The plant prefers a dry and well-ventilated environment. Avoid high humidity, which can encourage fungal diseases.

Fertilizing: Fertilize the plant once at the beginning of spring with a diluted liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents. Excessive fertilizing is not necessary. A light feeding once a year is sufficient.

Propagation: Sempervivum 'Blushing Garnet' is easily propagated by separating the offsets that appear at the base of the mother rosette. The offsets can be taken and planted directly into well-drained soil. Procedure: Carefully separate the offsets from the mother plant and plant them in a pot or directly in the garden, making sure the roots are well covered with soil.

Pot diameter: 12 cm
Height including pot approx. 12 cm