Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart'

Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' Care

Echeveria Sempervivum

What is the plant

Ruby heart is an evergreen perennial, which is a hybrid of Sempervivum Silverine and has a green or red color with a silver and green tint on the tips of the leaves.

Ruby Heart belongs to succulents and has fleshy pointed leaves that form a red color in the center of the plant. In summer, pink flowers appear on the stems, which are shaped like a star.
The color changes with each season and intensifies at low temperatures. It spreads by shear, forming colonies, and grows up to 7-10 cm (0.2-0.3 ft) in height and 15-20 cm (0.4-0.6 ft) in width.
The plant develops well in containers and near garden paths.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

18°C - 23°C

hardiness zone

3 - 8

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

Normal

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In hot or cold weather, watering occurs once every 1-2 weeks. In summer, it is better to water the plant in the evening; in other seasons, it can be done at any time.
Pruning
To preserve the beauty of the plant, you need to cut off excess, too-thick branches. For this, you will need a knife and scissors.
Fertilizer
A universal liquid fertilizer with nitrogen (N) less than 12 is best. Fertilizers are applied only during the growing season.

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Sunlight
The light should be bright but not strong, as this can cause burns to the plant. In summer, a good option would be to install a sunshade or move the plant indoors.
Soil
Ruby Heart likes well-drained soil but thrives best in sandy soil.
Propagation
Cuttings propagation is the best option. Cut a leaf from a healthy plant and transplant it into moist soil at 25°C (77˚F).

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Temperature
The comfortable temperature for the plant is 18-21°C (65-70˚F).
Container
A pot that has good air circulation and drainage holes is best.
Fun fact
Sempervivum has a rosette called "hen," around which smaller rosettes called "chicks" grow.