- 1). Choose a planting site that has full sunlight exposure for the majority of the day. If summer temperatures regularly exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit, choose a location with morning sun and afternoon shade.
- 2). Fill a bucket with a mixture of one part compost and one part coarse sand. Mix the materials up well and place them into a shallow plant container until it is three-fourths full. Always use plant containers with bottom drainage holes.
- 3). Dig a 1- to 2-inch deep hole in the top of the soil using a hand spade. Insert the roots of the sempervivum plant into the hole and ensure that all the green leaves are above the soil surface. If needed, fill in additional soil in the bottom of the hole to adjust the plant height. Press additional soil up around the base of the sempervivum to fill in the hole.
- 4). Spread a 1/4-inch layer of coarse sand on top of the soil around the sempervivum plants.
- 5). Water the sempervivum just after planting to help the roots adjust to the new site. Afterward, water only when the top 1/2 inch of soil is dry to the touch. If the sempervivum is planted outdoors, additional watering is not required, except during periods of drought.
- 6). Move the sempervivum plants to a covered location during wet seasons, such as with winter snows and spring rains.
- 7). Examine the sempervivum leaves and flowers regularly for signs of aphids which are the only major pests. If aphids are detected, spray the plant with an insecticidal soap until saturated.
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