Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid'
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| Management number | 250424988 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250424988 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid' is a cold hardy succulent from the houseleek family, native to alpine mountainous regions where it grows naturally in rocky terrain with extreme temperature swings. It grows as a slow-spreading, drought-tolerant alpine plant that requires minimal intervention once established.
Hepworth Hybrid forms tight rosettes with thick, fleshy leaves that shift color through the seasons, developing reddish tips in bright light. The plant clusters by producing multiple offsets around the mother rosette, gradually creating dense mats of symmetrical rosettes that spread across soil over time.
Under the right conditions, it may produce tall flower spikes, though blooming typically requires cooler night temperatures to trigger. The plant is completely non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
It handles balcony wind and heavy rain far better than most houseplants, surviving outdoor conditions that would damage tender varieties. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Move it outside during warm months and keep it outdoors through fall and beyond in suitable climates. It tolerates dry heated indoor air as easily as it handles frost, growing equally well as a windowsill houseplant or a garden specimen.
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Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid' grows well in bright indirect light, partial sun, or full sun outdoors.
Water it deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings every 1-2 weeks.
Hepworth Hybrid grows best in well-draining succulent soil with added perlite or coarse sand for drainage.
It prefers temperatures between 20-80°F and survives frost conditions outdoors year-round.
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Hepworth Hybrid grows slowly and rarely needs fertilizer, preferring lean soil conditions throughout the year.
It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, surviving frost down to 30°F below zero in winter. It grows outdoors year-round across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the mountainous regions of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and Oregon. It also adapts to the cooler climates of southern Alaska.
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Q: How often should I water Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid'?
A: During the growing season, allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once a month or less.
Q: Is this plant safe for homes with pets?
A: Sempervivum 'Hepworth Hybrid' is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs with no toxicity concerns.
Q: What happens if Hepworth Hybrid sits in direct sun indoors?
A: South-facing windows can scorch the leaves during peak summer heat. Move it back from the glass or filter afternoon sun in those spots.
Q: How fast does it spread?
A: Hepworth Hybrid grows slowly, producing new offsets gradually over time and reaching 6-12 inches wide across several years.
Q: Can Hepworth Hybrid stay outdoors year-round?
A: It survives year-round outdoors in USDA zones 3-9 and tolerates frost down to 30°F below zero without protection.
Q: Will it flower indoors?
A: Hepworth Hybrid rarely flowers indoors; cooler night temperatures trigger blooming more readily when the plant is grown outdoors or in unheated spaces.
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