This lovely, frost-resistant succulent has a spectacular green hue at its center, with red edges that become more intense in cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, it is a monocarpic species which means it will only flower once in its lifetime. To witness the pink blooms, you will have to wait several years.
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Care and Propagation Information
Sempervivum ‘Thayne’ is an ideal choice for rock gardens and water-wise yards as a low-growing groundcover. It also thrives in pots, and it is not a favorite of deer.
Watering
Sempervivum ‘Thayne’ requires typical watering for a succulent. It is effective to utilize the “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to be completely dried out in between waterings.
Be sure to take advantage of our complimentary watering cheat sheet to gain knowledge on how to identify if your succulents have been given too much water, as well as tips on how to revive them.
Where to Plant
Thayne is quite resistant to cold, tolerating temperatures as low as -30°F (-34.4° C). It thrives in both full and partial sunlight.
Put the plant in a spot in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day; this plant cannot be grown indoors.
Additional information
This succulent is not palatable to deer, making it a great choice for your garden.
How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Thayne’
Sempervivum ‘Thayne’ is reproduced by detaching and replanting small pieces of the parent plant. It cannot be grown from seed, so this is the only way to replicate it.
Offsets
Thayne can be propagated by taking small, rosette-shaped offsets from the main stem. Utilize a clean and sharp knife or scissors to separate the offshoots from the plant and let them cure for 24 to 48 hours before placing them onto soil designed for proper drainage.
Seeds
Flowering Information
‘Thayne’ is a monocarpic plant, meaning that it blooms one time and then dies. The process of the plant flowering typically takes a few years and generally happens in the late summer or fall.
Flowers draw in bees and butterflies.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Sempervivum ‘Thayne’
Watering
Sempervivum ‘Thayne’ requires typical watering for a succulent. It is effective to utilize the “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to be completely dried out in between waterings.
Be sure to take advantage of our complimentary watering cheat sheet to gain knowledge on how to identify if your succulents have been given too much water, as well as tips on how to revive them.
Where to Plant
Thayne is quite resistant to cold, tolerating temperatures as low as -30°F (-34.4° C). It thrives in both full and partial sunlight.
Put the plant in a spot in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day; this plant cannot be grown indoors.
Additional information
This succulent is not palatable to deer, making it a great choice for your garden.
How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Thayne’
Sempervivum ‘Thayne’ is reproduced by detaching and replanting small pieces of the parent plant. It cannot be grown from seed, so this is the only way to replicate it.
Offsets
Thayne can be propagated by taking small, rosette-shaped offsets from the main stem. Utilize a clean and sharp knife or scissors to separate the offshoots from the plant and let them cure for 24 to 48 hours before placing them onto soil designed for proper drainage.
Seeds
Flowering Information
‘Thayne’ is a monocarpic plant, meaning that it blooms one time and then dies. The process of the plant flowering typically takes a few years and generally happens in the late summer or fall.
Flowers draw in bees and butterflies.
FAQ
What do you do with hens and chick plants in the winter?
Hens and chicks can endure temperatures in growing zones 3 to 8 with minimal maintenance during the winter months. As long as the soil is well-drained, these plants will generally come back each year without any special care.
Can you keep hen and chick plants indoors?
These types of hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum or S. arachnoideum) can be grown both outdoors and indoors, making them perfect for container gardening.
How do you take care of Sempervivum?
Sempervivum plants need very little water to survive, like other succulents. It’s important to not overwater them and make sure the soil isn’t too wet, as this can lead to root rot. It’s best to only water them every once in a while, as one generous watering is more beneficial than multiple light waterings.
How do you take care of Sempervivum in the winter?
Most of the time, your sedum and sempervivum won’t require any additional winter care. The best way to safeguard your succulents is to ensure they have been planted into appropriate soil with proper drainage, exposed to adequate light, and covered with a suitable mulch (such as a plant blanket or plastic).
Can Sempervivum survive winter?
These three genera are known for their remarkable capacity to endure even the most frigid winter temperatures, with the ability to survive down to -30F.