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Sempervivum ‘Royanum’

This succulent is green with purple tips and is cold hardy! It is monocarpic, and perfect for beginners.

Quick Look:

  • Full sun to partial shade

  • Typical water needs for a succulent

  • Plant grows up to 8″ (20 cm) tall
    Rosettes grow up to 5″ (12.5 cm) wide

  • Zone 5a (Minimum -20° F | -29° C)

  • Winter hardy

  • Propagation by seeds and offsets

  • Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

  • Winter Dormant

Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Sempervivum ‘Royanum'

‘Royanum’ is perfect for outdoor succulent growers, and is very cold hardy. It works well in rock and container gardens.

Watering

‘Royanum' 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 ‘Royanum' is cold hardy, and is able to withstand very cold winter temperatures. It does well in full to partial sun. Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.

How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Royanum'

Sempervivum ‘Royanum’ is perfect for outdoor succulent growers, and is very cold hardy. It propagates from offsets (chicks).

Offsets

‘Royanum' 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

When growing ‘Royanum' from seed, be sure that the temperature is warmer, or you are using a grow light and seed warmer. Sow seeds in well-draining soil, watering whenever the soil is dry. Germination can take several weeks or longer, depending on your growing environment.

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