How to care for and propagate Semperivivum 'Brock'

Semperivivum 'Brock' care and propagation information

Sempervivum ‘Brock’

Posted by: Cassidy Tuttle | Updated: March 29, 2022

This Sempervivum forms a wide, pink rosette. The leaves can have green or purple accents. Lighter colors usually appear on the inner lengths of the leaves. Although it can take several years to bloom, watch for pink flowers. This succulent is monocarpic, but puts off many offsets before the mother plant dies.

This page contains affiliate links.

Quick Look:

Full sun to partial shade
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 3″ (7.5 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 6″ (15 cm) wide
Zone 5a (Minimum -20° F | -28.9° C)
Winter hardy
Propagation by offsets
Non toxic
Winter Dormant

Buy from Mountain Crest Gardens

Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Sempervivum ‘Brock'

Sempervivum ‘Brock' grows well in outdoor container gardens, rock gardens, and green roofs. It is deer resistant, and its flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. For gardeners interested in xeriscaping, it offers year-round color without much water. As it grows, it produces offsets on long stolons, spreading outwards as it grows.

Watering

‘Brock' has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

Sempervivum ‘Brock' is cold hardy, and is able to withstand temperatures down to -20°F (-28.9°C). It can thrive in areas with full sun or partial sun.

How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Brock'

Sempervivum ‘Brock' can be propagated from offsets.

Offsets

‘Brock’ will produce small rosette offsets. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.

Seeds

Please note that ‘Brock' will not come true from seed.

succulent tracker app plant editor screen example

Stop killing your succulents with the help of this easy-to-use app

Keeping track of watering and remember the name of your succulent can be tricky. The Succulent Tracker App helps with both! Plus, it allows you to keep a photo history of your succulent, record when you repot or treat for pests, along with a number of other helpful actions.

Set a watering schedule for your succulent and the app will remind you when it’s time to water (so you’re not left wondering when you watered last).

Give it a try today to help you help your succulents thrive! Available on Apple and Android devices.

learn more