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Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'

Genus

Sempervivum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'

💦 Water

How often to water your Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' in your home

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' is native to the Mediterranean.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Sempervivum 'Jungle Fires'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!