Sempervivum montanum

continental : They prefer locations where they can receive direct sunlight for at least few hours.
Normally these are very rustic plants, therefore can be grown in the garden all year long.

alpine : It is advisable to place these plants in a very bright location, exposed to direct sunlight.
The Sempervivum montanum are rustic plants, they can tolerate without any problem also intense frosts; during particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a very bright location, possibly exposed to direct sunlight.
They are very rustic plants, that do not suffer from cold.

Fertilization Sempervivum montanum : Succulent plants are fertilized only during the vegetative period, usually from April to the end of September; it shall be used a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 20-30 days. Nitrogen-poor fertilizers are more suitable for succulent plants, which would facilitate an excessive growth of the trunk.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; The Sempervivum montanum like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water The Sempervivum montanum rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Sempervivum montanum : Succulent plants are often attacked by cochineal and rot; at the end of winter and at the end of summer apply a mineral oil treatment, against the cochineal. Check all year long this dangerous parasites, that is often hidden in the roots.