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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  That's my prob - they get all LEGGY and I hate that look. I want them to stay short/squat/low. So perhaps I should try keeping closer to a window, right?
Nope, no pics of mine bc I've killed them all  .
I can't find good variety here either, not at all. You've re-inspired me - so I'm going to order some either from the place you mention or from Simply Succulents (ebay is another good place). |
The hardy semps I grow outside all year round. They stay low to the ground and multiply by offsets. Many Echeveria (soft succulents) look like semps when they're babies but are hardy only down to around 40 degrees F (some maybe more). They also tend to grow taller. I always look for adult plant pics online to see what the adult plant will look like. (Mainly bc I'm like 'What the heck is this plant doing? What am I doing wrong?' Lol) Then I see that it's supposed to grow like that, lol.
I'm trying a new (to me) hardy variety from MCG: Sempervivum Tectorum - Tectorum f/Isella: Large, green with rosy dark tips. Long stolons with up to 15 chicks per year. This is the main-stay for all succulent gardens. Robust and is the true houseleek,
you can grow it on fence posts, roof-tops or in the garden. This variety is more tolerant of hot sun and drought than most of the succulents. Excellent choice for green roof and vertical wall projects.
And OMG, you enabler you! I went looking online and found Cactus Limon... great prices and super great variety (more indoor stuff). And I found some great deals on Ebay Thank you! Lol! I am def checking prices before buying on Ebay though.
One mistake I made was confusing the growing seasons (disaster!) on some types of indoor plants. But yes, the brightest window in the house is best. I have a light/pH/water tester I will be using diligently this go round. And a special light/lamp to get through the winter, as I have special windows that block UVA/UVB light (not plant friendly). I think a south/west window is brightest.