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Basic Info
Sempervivum arachnoideum also known as the Cebenese. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 7.5 cm (3″) tall and about 10 cm (4″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the green looking leaves that can change colour when stressed correctly. After the plant floweres you can expect it to die shortly after.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Sempervivum
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Sempervivum Arachnoideum (or Cebenese) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
General Care for Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cebenese’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cebenese’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for outdoor, even when its showing. If planted indoors, it should be cared for especially well.
Quick Facts:
- Thrives best inside with full sun
- Should be grown outdoor
- Needs a similar amount of water as other succulents
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Reaches up to 7.5 cm (3″) tall
- Becomes 10 cm (4″ ) wide
- Best zoon for the plant is -29° C (-20° F)
- Best propagated with offsets
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Sempervivum Arachnoideum is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -29°C ( -20°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.
Sempervivum Arachnoideum is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.
How to Propagate Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cebenese’
Learning how to propagate Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cebeneses’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Sempervivum Arachnoideum is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Sempervivum Arachnoideum, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
Sempervivum Arachnoideum also known as Cebenese,Is known to be natives to the Alps.
