Zone 3
#Sempervivum I got these fellas and decided to plant them outside. Is it possible for these guys to survive the winter? Especially if they’re planted in large a pot.
20” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
8
Yes, the Sempervivum variety of Hen and Chick is winter hardy in zones 3-8. This is the reason why I bought them. 🙂 You don’t have to plant them in a large pot to survive the winter. They naturally have the ability to resist temperature as cold as -40 degrees F (or -40 C). I wonder if the reason they have the ability to survive the very cold weather is because they’re dormant in the winter time.
▫️But, If you plant this resilient plant in a pot that’s too big it will become overwatered and die. ☹️ So don’t put it in an over size pot. Use well draining succulents/cactus soil.
▫️There is another variety of Hen and Chick called the Echeveria and it’s not winter hardy.
🙏 I hope your cute succulent will live long and prosper.
▫️But, If you plant this resilient plant in a pot that’s too big it will become overwatered and die. ☹️ So don’t put it in an over size pot. Use well draining succulents/cactus soil.
▫️There is another variety of Hen and Chick called the Echeveria and it’s not winter hardy.
🙏 I hope your cute succulent will live long and prosper.
According to all the growing information I can find these are hardy in zones 3-8, so technically yes. Anecdotally, I had a hen-and-chicks in the ground in zone 8a and it did not survive the first winter. I’ve had success with other stonecrops though so don’t let my experience discourage you.
Generally, when planting in a container outdoors as long as you keep the roots at healthy temperatures and regulate the moisture levels it should be fine. If the pot is not too large or heavy to bring in during extreme temps that would be best.
If you are unable to bring it in you might need to add insulation like pine straw, frost cloth, etc.
Generally, when planting in a container outdoors as long as you keep the roots at healthy temperatures and regulate the moisture levels it should be fine. If the pot is not too large or heavy to bring in during extreme temps that would be best.
If you are unable to bring it in you might need to add insulation like pine straw, frost cloth, etc.
Oops didn’t see @HeraMonstera her info is on spot !