Succulent & Sempervivum Care: Top Tips for Happy, Healthy Plants
Updated: 7 days ago
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Here are a few simple tips to help your Sempervivums & Succulents thrive indoors
Your Sempervivum is a hardy little succulent that's happiest with plenty of light, good drainage and not too much fuss. In fact, one of the easiest ways to keep it happy is to leave it alone a little!
When you receive your succulent, unwrap it as soon as you can so it can get settled into its new home and enjoy some fresh air and light.
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Light & Positioning
Succulents thrive with minimal care when placed in the ideal position, that means no dark corners! Choose a bright position with plenty of natural light, a bright windowsill is a good choice.
A little direct sunlight is fine, although strong sunlight through glass can sometimes cause leaves to scorch, particularly during the summer months.
If your succulent doesn't get enough light, you may notice it starting to stretch towards the light or becoming taller and less compact.
Top Tips:
• Bright indirect sunlight is best
• A bright windowsill is idealÂ
• Some direct sunlight is fine, but protect from very strong summer sun if needed
• A comfortable indoor temperature of around 15–25°C is ideal
• Succulents generally prefer lower humidity
• Turn the pot every week or so to help your plant receive light evenly
Watering
Nobody likes a soggy succulent!
Only water when the compost is completely dry. Succulents store water in their leaves, so they're much happier being a little too dry than too wet.
As a general guide, this may be around every couple of weeks during the warmer months, but your plant's needs will vary depending on the temperature, light levels and size of its pot. Always check the compost rather than watering to a set schedule.
With our tiny pots and glass jars, a pipette dropper or a small dribble of water from a dripping tap can be useful for giving your plant a drink without overdoing it.
Top Tips
Check the compost before watering – it should be completely dry
Water in the morning if possible
Slightly soft or wrinkled leaves can be a sign that your plant needs a drink
Don't leave your succulent sitting in water
When in doubt, less is best!
Maintenance
Keep your succulent looking tidy by removing any dead or dying leaves as they appear around the base of the plant.
These can usually be gently pulled away by hand once they're ready to come off. You can also use tweezers if you prefer.
Don't worry if some of the outer leaves naturally become dry or brown as your plant grows – this is a normal part of its growth.
Re-potting
If you'd like to repot your succulent as it grows, choose a gritty, free-draining compost and a pot with drainage holes.
Sempervivums can grow both indoors and outdoors and are ideal for pots, troughs and rockeries.​ If you decide to do this, gradually introduce your plant to stronger sunlight to help prevent scorching.
Other succulents can have different care requirements, so if you're unsure about your particular variety, our full care guide has more detailed advice.
Top Tips
Remove dead leaves to keep your plant looking tidy
Use gritty, well-draining compost when repotting
Make sure excess water can drain away
Give your plant as much natural light as possible
Sempervivums may eventually enjoy being moved outdoors
Want to know more?
These tips cover the basics, but we've put together a full Sempervivum & Succulent Care Guide with more detailed advice on watering, light, repotting, seasonal care and common problems.
Most importantly, don't worry about getting everything perfect. Sempervivums are tough little plants, give them plenty of light, don't overwater them, and they'll usually be very happy to do their own thing! đź’š
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