Sempervivum 'Jade Rose'
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| Management number | 250425666 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425666 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum 'Jade Rose' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum 'Jade Rose' is a hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, also known as a hens and chicks plant. Native to rocky mountain regions of Europe and western Asia, it naturally grows in steep, well-drained terrain where frost and extreme conditions are the norm. It has earned a dedicated following among collectors and gardeners for its resilience and low-maintenance nature.
'Jade Rose' forms neat, symmetrical rosettes with fleshy pointed leaves arranged in the classic hens and chicks pattern. The mother rosette steadily produces offsets that spread outward, gradually filling containers and garden beds with a dense, carpet-like cluster.
Each individual rosette blooms once during summer, sending up a tall stalk topped with star-shaped flowers before the parent dies back naturally. The surrounding offsets continue growing and flowering in subsequent seasons, so the display persists year after year. It tolerates dry heated air indoors and handles balcony wind and rain without issue.
Move it outside in summer for rock gardens, alpine troughs, roof gardens, and container arrangements where drainage is effortless and sun is abundant. It can stay outdoors well into autumn, brushing off cool temperatures that stress most other succulents. It is cat friendly and dog friendly, so it poses no risk to household pets. You can leave it up to ten days without water. In south-facing windows indoors, watch for leaf scorch and rotate it regularly for balanced growth.
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Sempervivum 'Jade Rose' grows well in full sun to partial sun, needing at least four hours of direct light daily.
Water it deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings, roughly every 10-14 days.
'Jade Rose' grows well in a gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix amended with extra perlite or coarse sand.
It tolerates a wide range, growing well between 65-80°F and surviving well below freezing down to around -30°F depending on zone.
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'Jade Rose' is a moderate, steady grower that rarely needs fertilizer, though a diluted balanced feed once in spring gives it a gentle boost.
It is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, tolerating frost well into the negatives. It grows outdoors in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Oregon. It also grows well across Washington, Utah, Nevada at higher elevations, New Mexico, and into parts of northern California, making it a remarkably versatile outdoor succulent across much of the country.
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Q: Is Sempervivum 'Jade Rose' safe for cats and dogs?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs.
Q: What happens if I overwater it?
A: Sempervivum 'Jade Rose' develops root rot quickly in soggy soil. The leaves turn soft and translucent as the roots decay.
Q: How fast does 'Jade Rose' spread?
A: It is a moderate grower that steadily produces offsets around the mother rosette, forming a dense cluster over one to two seasons.
Q: Can it stay outside year-round?
A: In Zones 3-8, 'Jade Rose' survives outdoors year-round, handling autumn chill and winter frost without any special protection.
Q: How do you propagate 'Jade Rose'?
A: Gently detach the offsets from the mother rosette, let them dry for a day, then pot them up in well-draining soil.
Q: What window direction works best indoors?
A: South-facing windows provide the most light, but watch for leaf scorch on the foliage in intense afternoon heat. Rotating the pot regularly prevents lopsided growth.
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