Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'
- Description
- Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a frost hardy hens and chicks succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, prized by collectors and garden enthusiasts alike. Native to the limestone mountain regions of southern Europe, this tough little rosette has thrived in rocky, well-drained soils for centuries. It clusters and spreads naturally, making Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' a fantastic low-maintenance choice for anyone wanting a plant that truly earns its keep.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with fleshy, blue-green leaves tipped in rich reddish-purple, creating a striking two-toned contrast that catches the eye instantly. The leaf surfaces have a smooth, slightly glaucous texture, and each rosette stays compact, typically reaching about 2 to 4 inches across. As it clusters outward, Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' produces charming offsets, or chicks, that fill in gaps beautifully and add visual depth to any arrangement or garden bed.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a monocarpic bloomer, meaning each individual rosette flowers once in its lifetime, typically sending up a tall stalk with star-shaped pink to reddish blooms in summer. The flowers do produce pollen and can trigger mild allergies in sensitive individuals, so that is worth keeping in mind during bloom season. After flowering, that rosette dies back gracefully while the surrounding chicks carry on, so the overall plant keeps growing and looking full.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is wonderfully versatile: tuck it into rock gardens, alpine troughs, container arrangements, or balcony planters where it handles wind and rain with ease. It tolerates dry heated indoor air, survives drafty spots, and can move outside for summer or stay outdoors through autumn without complaint. This plant is pet friendly, so no worries about curious cats or dogs. Historically, sempervivums have been used in folk herbal medicine and some parts are noted as edible, making Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' a genuinely fascinating collector plant with real depth beyond its good looks.
-
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' thrives in partial to full sun and tolerates lower light indoors, though it needs rotating for even, balanced rosette growth.
Water Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, roughly every 10 to 14 days.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' does best in a gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix combined with perlite or coarse sand to prevent root rot.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' handles temperatures from around 65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C) indoors and is frost tolerant, surviving well below freezing with proper drainage.
![]()
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a slow to moderate grower that rarely needs fertilizer, benefiting from a single light, diluted succulent feed in early spring at most.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is rated for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9, tolerating frost down to around -30°F (-34°C) at the hardier end of that range. That covers a remarkable spread of the United States, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida panhandle, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and much of California and Texas. Whether you are growing Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' in the snowy Midwest, the mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, or the warmer reaches of Zone 9 in the Southeast and Southwest, this frost hardy hens and chicks is built to thrive.
-
Q: Is Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' pet friendly?
A: Yes, this plant is pet friendly, making it a safe choice for homes with cats and dogs.
Q: How often should I water Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Water deeply every 10 to 14 days and let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common mistake with this succulent.
Q: How frost hardy is Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is impressively frost tolerant, surviving temperatures well below freezing in Zones 4 through 9. Good drainage is the key to keeping it healthy through cold winters.
Q: How big does Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' get?
A: Individual rosettes of Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' typically reach 2 to 4 inches across. The plant spreads wider over time as it produces clusters of offsets.
Q: Can I leave Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' outside in autumn and winter?
A: Absolutely, Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' can stay outdoors in autumn and handles cold temperatures without issue in its hardiness zones. Just make sure it has cover from prolonged heavy rain to protect the roots.
Q: How do I propagate Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Propagation is easy: simply detach the small offset chicks from the mother rosette and pot them up in gritty, well-draining soil. They root quickly and grow into full rosettes with minimal fuss.
Original: $8.00
-70%$8.00
$2.40Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
- Description
- Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a frost hardy hens and chicks succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, prized by collectors and garden enthusiasts alike. Native to the limestone mountain regions of southern Europe, this tough little rosette has thrived in rocky, well-drained soils for centuries. It clusters and spreads naturally, making Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' a fantastic low-maintenance choice for anyone wanting a plant that truly earns its keep.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with fleshy, blue-green leaves tipped in rich reddish-purple, creating a striking two-toned contrast that catches the eye instantly. The leaf surfaces have a smooth, slightly glaucous texture, and each rosette stays compact, typically reaching about 2 to 4 inches across. As it clusters outward, Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' produces charming offsets, or chicks, that fill in gaps beautifully and add visual depth to any arrangement or garden bed.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a monocarpic bloomer, meaning each individual rosette flowers once in its lifetime, typically sending up a tall stalk with star-shaped pink to reddish blooms in summer. The flowers do produce pollen and can trigger mild allergies in sensitive individuals, so that is worth keeping in mind during bloom season. After flowering, that rosette dies back gracefully while the surrounding chicks carry on, so the overall plant keeps growing and looking full.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is wonderfully versatile: tuck it into rock gardens, alpine troughs, container arrangements, or balcony planters where it handles wind and rain with ease. It tolerates dry heated indoor air, survives drafty spots, and can move outside for summer or stay outdoors through autumn without complaint. This plant is pet friendly, so no worries about curious cats or dogs. Historically, sempervivums have been used in folk herbal medicine and some parts are noted as edible, making Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' a genuinely fascinating collector plant with real depth beyond its good looks.
-
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' thrives in partial to full sun and tolerates lower light indoors, though it needs rotating for even, balanced rosette growth.
Water Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, roughly every 10 to 14 days.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' does best in a gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix combined with perlite or coarse sand to prevent root rot.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' handles temperatures from around 65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C) indoors and is frost tolerant, surviving well below freezing with proper drainage.
![]()
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is a slow to moderate grower that rarely needs fertilizer, benefiting from a single light, diluted succulent feed in early spring at most.
Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is rated for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9, tolerating frost down to around -30°F (-34°C) at the hardier end of that range. That covers a remarkable spread of the United States, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida panhandle, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and much of California and Texas. Whether you are growing Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' in the snowy Midwest, the mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, or the warmer reaches of Zone 9 in the Southeast and Southwest, this frost hardy hens and chicks is built to thrive.
-
Q: Is Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' pet friendly?
A: Yes, this plant is pet friendly, making it a safe choice for homes with cats and dogs.
Q: How often should I water Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Water deeply every 10 to 14 days and let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common mistake with this succulent.
Q: How frost hardy is Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' is impressively frost tolerant, surviving temperatures well below freezing in Zones 4 through 9. Good drainage is the key to keeping it healthy through cold winters.
Q: How big does Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' get?
A: Individual rosettes of Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' typically reach 2 to 4 inches across. The plant spreads wider over time as it produces clusters of offsets.
Q: Can I leave Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' outside in autumn and winter?
A: Absolutely, Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii' can stay outdoors in autumn and handles cold temperatures without issue in its hardiness zones. Just make sure it has cover from prolonged heavy rain to protect the roots.
Q: How do I propagate Sempervivum Calcareum 'Greenii'?
A: Propagation is easy: simply detach the small offset chicks from the mother rosette and pot them up in gritty, well-draining soil. They root quickly and grow into full rosettes with minimal fuss.
