The sempervivum neptune succulent is a very unique, beautiful, well known succulent that every succulent lover should grow. This succulent is getting more and more popular every single day, and more succulent lovers are wanting to grow it.
This succulent has beautiful fuzzy purple leaves with a hint of pink and green as well. They are also shaped like rosettes, making this succulent look even more beautiful. It will also produce other beautiful offsets, giving you cuttings of this succulent.
The sempervivum neptune succulent is fairly fast growing, but it won’t grow that large. It will grow all the way up to 3 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Not the biggest succulent however, this succulent will produce other offsets, giving you many other cuttings of this beautiful succulent.
This succulent can be grown indoors or outdoors, it’s your choice. Of course outdoor growing will be better for growing this succulent, but indoor growing is still very common and it’s great to do.
You can also grow this succulent in any location outdoors. This succulent is also cold hardy which means you can grow it outdoors during the cold winter season. Just make sure it doesn’t get too cold, if it gets too cold then the succulent may freeze and die.
The sempervivum neptune succulent is also very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article, you will know all of the exact grow and care requirements for both indoor and outdoor growing.
Use Ramsey Succulent Soil
This succulent grows best in well-drained succulent soil. It's very important that you use well-drained succulent soil so the soil doesn't stay soaked with water for several days. If you overwater the succulent and the soil stays wet and not dry for several days, then mold and bacteria will grow and appear. The mold and bacteria will then attack the roots of the succulent giving it root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die.
To avoid mold/bacteria and root rot, you must use well-drained succulent soil. Well-drained succulent soil will keep the soil dry at a very fast rate preventing mold/bacteria and root rot from appearing. Any succulent grower expert will tell you that you need well-drained succulent soil, it's definitely a requirement for growing this succulent and every single other succulent out there.
We recommend using arguably the best succulent soil out there "Ramsey Succulent Soil"
Ramsey Succulent soil is arguably the best succulent soil on the market simply because it gets the job done and is loaded with nutrients.
Ramsey Succulent Soil has ingredients such as perlite, sand, and seaweed. Perlite and sand are known as the best ingredients out there if you want your soil well-drained. The perlite and sand will soak up all the excess water that your succulent does not need, preventing the soil from staying soaking wet for several days. So yes, Ramsey Succulent Soil will prevent mold/bacteria and root rot (the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die) simply because there will be no excess water.
That's not all tho.
What makes Ramsey Succulent Soil arguably the best are the nutrients that's in the soil. These nutrients will help your succulents grow bigger, faster, and healthier.
Ramsey Succulent Soil has seaweed fertilizer, which has 60 trace minerals and nutrients. Yes, your succulents will be absorbing 60 trace minerals and nutrients. This will make your succulents grow bigger, faster, and healthier without a doubt. Compared to other succulent soil, this succulent soil will make a huge huge difference for your plants. Don't believe us? Check out this picture below. You can definitely tell which succulent soil is better for your succulents.
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Watering Requirements:
You should water your sempervivum neptune succulent once a week and once a week only. This is the perfect amount of water for growing this succulent healthy and happy.
You must make sure that you don’t give this succulent too much water. Overwatering this succulent is very dangerous because the soil will stay wet and not dry for several days, giving root rot the opportunity to occur.
Root rot will definitely occur if this succulent is overwatered. When a succulent is overwatered, it will also start to show signs of root rot simply because it has root rot. When you overwater a succulent, the soil will stay wet and not dry for several days.
As we have mentioned, root rot occurs when the soil stays wet and not dry for several days. If this happens then this will allow nasty mold and bacteria to grow and appear. It will then begin to attack the roots of the succulent, giving it root rot. All because you overwatered a succulent, leaving the soil with too much water letting it sit there for several days.
This is why once a week is the perfect amount of water for growing this succulent. It’s the perfect amount because it won’t be too much water in the soil, preventing root rot from occurring.
It’s also very important that you don’t underwater this succulent. If you underwater this succulent it will start to show underwatering signs/symptoms which are dry/wrinkled leaves. If the succulent starts to show dry/wrinkled leaves then dig your finger into the soil. If the soil feels very dry then go ahead and water the succulent.
It’s very important that you keep track of the exact last time you watered your sempervivum neptune succulent. If a watering issue does occur then you will know exactly what’s going on and what to do next to treat or save the succulent.
Pot Requirements:
You should grow your sempervivum neptune succulent in the correct size succulent pots, and in succulent pots with a drainage hole. If you bought a 2 inch sempervivum neptune succulent then use a 2-3 inch size succulent pot. If you bought a 4 inch sempervivum neptune succulent then use a 4-5 inch one.
It is also very important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. If your succulent pot does not have a drainage hole then your succulent may sit in a wet puddle for several days.
As we have mentioned, root rot will occur if your succulent sits in a wet puddle for several days. A drainage hole helps solve this simply because it drains all of the water out, and this helps keep the soil very dry.
If your succulent pot doesn’t have a drainage hole don’t worry, we have an article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.
Also pick a succulent pot that you think is unique! Your sempervivum neptune succulent will look great in any style pot that you use!
Light Requirements:
You should give your ssempervivum neptune succulent 6 hours of sunlight/light each and every single day. This is the perfect amount of sunlight/light for healthy and happy growing.
Especially if you want this succulent to get its unique and pretty colors it will need its light. If it doesn’t get enough sunlight/light then it will start to look pale and not like what it’s supposed to look like.
Don’t give this succulent too much sun, too much sun will cause a sunburn and dry leaves. This isn’t healthy and will cause health issues in the future. Make sure you give it partial shade so it can take a break from the sun and grow healthy.
When growing indoors you must make sure that this succulent gets at least 6 hours of sunlight/light every single day. 1 common problem when growing succulents indoors, is the process of etiolation.
Etiolation occurs when a succulent hasn’t gotten enough light/sunlight, so it begins to stretch or grow tall. It’s craving for any source of light it can find, so it begins to stretch to find that source of light.
You must stop this and place this succulent in an area that is getting sunlight/light. If you don’t take action then the succulent will continue to stretch and then possibly snap in half and end up dying.
This is why it’s very important to make sure you’re giving this succulent 6 hours of sunlight/light every single day when growing indoors. This will provide healthy and happy growth.
Most Common Growing Problems:
Overwatering:
To prevent overwatering, make sure to keep track of when was the last time you watered your sempervivum neptune succulent. If your sempervivum neptune succulent looks like it is rotting, or looks sad/unhealthy then root rot may have appeared. Root rot happens when you overwater, and you must take action immediately.
For more information on root rot and how to prevent and get rid of it, visit our article.
Lack Of Sunlight:
Make sure your sempervivum neptune succulent gets enough sunlight, at least 6 hours per day. Lack of sunlight will make your sempervivum neptune succulent look pale, and not green. Lack of sunlight will also make your sempervivum neptune succulent grow slower than usual.
Under watering:
Make sure your sempervivum neptune succulent plant gets enough water. If your sempervivum neptune succulent looks dry, or its leaves are wrinkled then it is under watered for sure. Dry/wrinkled leaves are common signs of an underwatered succulents and you must water it asap.
That’s it!
The sempervivum neptune succulent is a very unique and beautiful succulent that every single succulent lover needs to grow!
With its beautiful colors, shape and design this succulent will make such a beautiful and amazing indoor or outdoor garden decoration.
The sempervivum neptune succulent is also very easy to grow and care for. You now know all of the growth and care requirements to do so! Best of luck growing this amazing, beautiful succulent known as the sempervivum neptune succulent.
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