Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii'

-About Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii'-

Sempervivum' Stansfieldii' is a succulent of the genus Sempervivum in the family Crassulaceae. The leaves of it are not thick but feel hard when you touch it. The leaves with fluff form a beautiful rose-like cluster. Leaves tightly wrapped in full sunlight and dark red in winter and spring. And it will bloom red flowers, really beautiful.

-How to care for Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii'-

Soil: Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii' is a common succulent plant with specific soil requirements. When planting, it is necessary to prepare soft, breathable, and well-drained soil. When mixing soil, add more granular soil to improve breathability and water permeability, and the soil prepared by oneself must be disinfected. Fertilizing once a month with diluted fertilizer is enough.

Watering: In spring, autumn, and winter, Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii' is best to water at noon when the temperature is warm, and the plants are more easily absorbed. When the temperature is high in summer, water should generally be given in the afternoon or the cooler evening. At night, be careful not to get water on the leaves. Only water when the soil dries out to keep water from accumulating in plants to avoid rot.

Sun: Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii' enjoys ample sunlight, especially in spring. Exposure to sunlight can make its leaves thicker, shorter, and more beautiful in color while also making it easier to grow many lateral buds. The plant shape will be plumper. It is also important to bask in more sunlight in the autumn and winter seasons. The temperature difference between day and night and sufficient sunlight can make its leaves more beautiful and darker in color, making it easy to thrive. In summer, don't expose it to the sun. Please keep it in a cool and ventilated place, control the water, and avoid getting wet.

Temperature: The suitable growth temperature of Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii' is between 59 °F and 77°F. It is a very hardy plant that can continue to grow if the temperature is not lower than 41°F at night and above 59°F during the day. If the temperature is below 32 °F, it will go dormant and can be kept indoors for insulation and antifreeze. Place it indoors in a well-lit area so that even in cold winter, it can absorb a certain amount of sunlight and heat. If you must keep the succulents outdoors for the winter, you can cover the succulents with a plastic film to resist frost. And do not fertilize succulents outdoors in winter.

Propagation: Generally, it can be planted by dividing plants. It grows very fast in spring, and many young plants will grow from the mother plant. You only need to cut these young plants and then plant them with cuttings to breed a lot of Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii'.

Pests control: when indoor ventilation is poor, it is vulnerable to whitefly harm; insecticide can be sprayed to kill whitefly.

Other tips: Sempervivum 'Stansfieldii' loves to "turn flat", which means that the leaves at the bottom are prone to flipping downwards as if wearing a skirt, seriously affecting the beauty of the plant. Just ensure sufficient light and pay attention to controlling watering to prevent it. You can also try cutting off the hanging leaves.

-More Information-

Primary color: green
Secondary color: red/ brown
Cold hardiness: zone 5a (from -20F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

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