Botanical Name: Sempervivum Calcareum
Common Name: Hen and Chicks or Greenii
Countries of Origin: Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, and Bavaria
The Sempervivum Calcareum is more commonly known by their whimsical name "Jelly Bean". This succulent gets its name from its resemblance to the candy we all know and love. This Sedum grows bean-like leaves on their stems. Their leaves are fleshy and range in colors from bright green to yellow, pink, red, and lavender, depending on sun exposure. Pots sold separately.
Care Instructions:
Light Preference: Enjoys indirect bright light and some sun (up to 6 hours), except in hot summer days when partial shade is recommended.
Water Tolerance: Water once a week (preferably on schedule). Allow the soil to be dry between waterings. Do not overwater as too much moisture will lead to root rot.
Water Tolerance: Water once a week (preferably on schedule). Allow the soil to be dry between waterings. Do not overwater as too much moisture will lead to root rot.
Soil: Enjoys gritty succulent potting soil. Feed during the growing season (spring) by adding new soil. If you grow them in containers, repot them with fresh potting soil every 2 -3 years.
SKU #: 3400