The sempervivum pink lemonade succulent is a very beautiful, unique, well known succulent that every single succulent lover should grow. More and more succulent growers are learning to grow this succulent because it’s so beautiful!
This succulent has beautiful pink or green rosettes that will get very bright. The colors will also change when exposed to different temperatures. It will also produce beautiful pink flowers however, those will take a couple years to produce!
The sempervivum pink lemonade succulent will grow all the way up to 3 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Not the biggest succulent, but it will definitely produce other offsets giving you many plants of this succulent.
You can grow this succulent indoors or outdoors, it’s your choice. It will definitely grow larger and most likely healthier outdoors than indoors, but indoor growing is common. You will just need to make sure you keep an eye on it while growing indoors!
You can also grow this succulent in any location outdoors. This succulent is cold hardy, so it can grow anywhere outdoors during the winter. However, if it gets to freezing temperatures then it will definitely need to be moved indoors during the winter.
The sempervivum pink lemonade succulent is very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article, you will know all of the exact growth and care requirements for growing this succulent healthy and happy.
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 pink lemonade succulent once a week and once a week only. This is the ideal amount of watering for growing this succulent healthy and happy.
You must make sure that you don’t overwater this succulent. If you overwater this succulent then there’s a very high chance that root rot will occur. As we have mentioned, root rot will occur when the soil stays wet and not dry for several days.
If the soil stays wet and not dry for several days then mold and bacteria will appear. It will then begin to attack the roots of the succulent giving the succulent root rot. Root rot has occurred because you have overwatered the succulent.
When you overwater a succulent the soil will stay wet and not dry for several days because there’s just too much water in the soil. The soil is filled with water keeping it too wet, giving mold and bacteria the opportunity to occur.
This is why it’s very important to only water this succulent once a week and once a week only. This succulent doesn’t need or want too much water anyways, so don’t overwater this succulent!
Be sure to make sure that you don’t underwater this succulent. If you do then the succulent will start to show signs/symptoms of underwatering. Those symptoms would be dry/wrinkled leaves If the succulent has dry/wrinkled leaves then dig your finger into the soil. If the soil feels very dry then go ahead and water the succulent.
Make sure that you keep track of the exact last time you watered your sempervivum pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade succulent in the correct size succulent pots, and in succulent pots with a drainage hole. If you bought a 2 inch sempervivum sempervivum pink lemonade then use a 2-3 inch size succulent pot. If you bought a 4 inch sempervivum pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade succulent will look great in any style pot that you use!
Light Requirements:
You should give your sempervivum pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade succulent. If your sempervivum pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade succulent gets enough sunlight, at least 6 hours per day. Lack of sunlight will make your sempervivum pink lemonade succulent look pale, and not green. Lack of sunlight will also make your sempervivum pink lemonade succulent grow slower than usual.
Under watering:
Make sure your sempervivum pink lemonade succulent plant gets enough water. If your sempervivum pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade 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 pink lemonade succulent.
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