Sempervivum Kalinda

Sempervivum Kalinda Plant Description

Sempervivum 'Kalinda' is a mat-forming succulent perennial forming tight, evergreen rosettes of fleshy, apple-green leaves, flushed blood-red at their base. This color varies by season, intensifying in cooler temperatures for a showy fall or winter display. In summer, a thick flowering stalk arises from the center of the hen rosette and bears showy starry, pink flowers.

Sempervivum Kalinda Plant Specs and Regions

Native to: Southern European Mountains

ZONE: 4-9

Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloom Color: red/yellow/pink/white

Sempervivum Kalinda Water and Light Recommendations

Recommended light conditions: full sun to part shade

Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.

Technical Information About This Plant

• Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
• Best to water every 2 weeks.