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Sempervivum Neptune
The plant likes full sun, can tolerate partial shade. It is suitable for the rock garden or portable containers.
In a pot, water after the substrate has dried out. When placing in a rock garden, water at your own discretion.
The plant is fully frost hardy.
The breeder who bred Neptune was one of the founding members of Sempervivum Fanciers Association (SFAN). Aside from growing succulents, he collected matches and sold cars.
This houseleek was bred by Edward Skrocki from USA. He is a succulent enthusiast who received the Silver Rose from the American Sempervivum Society in 1975. In that year Sempervivum Neptune also appeared in the world. Which got its name from Neptune, ruler of the seas. The green, bluish to purple leaves are covered with fine whitish hairs and overall the rockery forms typical rosettes for Neppervivum.
Houseleek thrives in sunny habitats where it can tolerate high temperatures and drought. They prefer well-drained soil, preferably stony or sandy, but are not very demanding. They are an ideal choice for rockeries, dry walls or roofs. Thanks to their shallow roots, they can take hold in a small amount of substrate almost anywhere. Watering should be rather moderate, overwatering could cause root rot. Fertilizing is not necessary, as the sedges can get by with very little nutrients. In general, therefore, almost no care is needed and the plant will grow happily in almost any drier, bright location.