Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenese'is a succulent plant belonging to the genus Sempervivum in the Crassulaceae family. Succulents are sold in 2-inch pots, fully rooted in succulent-specific soil with the pot and soil included. Plant sizes may vary as different species grow in various ways. For example, some may grow wider, shorter, taller, or with trailing stems.
Plant Characteristics
Morphology: The plant has a rosette shape with small and delicate leaves arranged closely together, curling inward. The leaf tips are covered with white hairs, giving it an appearance similar to a budding chrysanthemum.
Color: The leaves are typically green, with a reddish hue on the back of the leaves under sufficient sunlight, creating a green-and-red coloration.
Growth Habit: Strawberry Roll is a high-altitude succulent with a growth pattern typical of cool-season plants—it grows actively during the cooler months and becomes dormant in the hot summer. It grows at a moderate speed, easily forms clusters, and has a strong reproductive capacity.
Growth Environment
Temperature: The optimal growth temperature range is 10°C to 25°C. It can tolerate temperatures around 0°C in winter, provided the soil is kept dry.
Light: It thrives in sunny and well-ventilated conditions and can tolerate full sun exposure. However, during the hot summer months, partial shading may be necessary.
Soil: It prefers loose, well-draining, and breathable soil. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and coal slag in appropriate proportions is recommended.
Care Tips
Watering: Follow the principle of "watering thoroughly when the soil is dry." Reduce watering during the hot summer dormancy period and control watering in the cold winter months.
Fertilizing: It has low fertilizer requirements. Applying diluted cake fertilizer or specialized fertilizer once a month during the growing season is sufficient.
Propagation: It is mainly propagated through division and sowing. Division is usually done in autumn when repotting, while sowing is best carried out in spring.
Aesthetic Value
With its compact shape and white hairs on the leaf tips resembling spider webs, Strawberry Roll has high ornamental value and is suitable for decorative pot planting.
Strawberry Roll is a relatively easy-to-care-for succulent, making it a good choice for enthusiasts who enjoy succulents and have some experience in plant care.
