Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm'
Product details
| Management number | 250425158 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
- Description
- Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm' is a cold hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountain regions of southeastern Europe. It forms tight rosettes that cluster over time, growing naturally in rocky, well-drained terrain where harsh conditions are the norm. This drought tolerant alpine succulent is popular with collectors and garden enthusiasts.
Red Charm produces deep red to burgundy rosettes with fleshy, pointed leaves that intensify in color under bright light. The leaves have a smooth, slightly waxy texture and form a compact, symmetrical rosette that spreads steadily through offsetting. One plant gradually becomes a colony with red rosettes for troughs, rock gardens, and containers.
It is exceptionally drought tolerant, shrugging off dry spells that would stress most plants. Red Charm handles balcony wind and rain with ease, and move it outside in summer where sun and airflow bring out its best red tones. For autumn growing, this outdoor succulent holds its own as temperatures drop.
Red Charm is suited to rock gardens, alpine troughs, green roofs, and container arrangements where drainage is good and space invites spreading. It tolerates dry heated air indoors, handles drafty spots, and you can leave it up to ten days without water. This plant is cat and dog friendly, so households with curious pets can enjoy it without concern. Individual rosettes typically reach two to four inches across and spread into wider clusters over time through natural offsetting.
-
Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm' grows well in partial sun to full sun, receiving at least four to six hours of direct light daily.
Water it deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, roughly every two to three weeks.
Red Charm does best in a gritty, fast-draining mix such as cactus soil blended with coarse perlite or pumice at a 1:1 ratio.
It tolerates a wide temperature range from around 25°F up to 90°F, making it frost tolerant for most climates.
![]()
Red Charm grows at a moderate pace and rarely needs fertilizer, though a diluted balanced feed once in spring gives it a seasonal boost.
It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, tolerating frost down to around negative 30°F at the lower end of that range. It grows outdoors year-round in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. It grows in the Pacific Northwest including Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
-
Q: Is Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm' safe for cats and dogs?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for households with curious cats or dogs.
Q: How long can this plant survive without water?
A: Sempervivum heuffelii 'Red Charm' can go up to ten days without water.
Q: How big does Red Charm get?
A: Individual rosettes typically reach two to four inches across, and the plant spreads into wider clusters over time through offsetting.
Q: What window direction works best for indoor growth?
A: Red Charm needs at least four to six hours of direct light daily; a south or west-facing window provides the brightest, warmest light.
Q: Can Red Charm be propagated at home?
A: It naturally produces offsets around the mother rosette that can be gently separated and replanted once they develop their own roots.
Q: What happens if temperatures drop below freezing?
A: Red Charm survives temperatures as low as negative 30°F and can stay outdoors year-round in USDA zones 4 through 9 without damage.
Bestseller ranking
Succulent
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form