Sempervivum Gulle Dame
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| Management number | 250425869 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425869 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum Gulle Dame is a frost hardy succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia Minor. This hens and chicks species evolved in rocky, well-drained terrain with intense sun and cold winters, making it exceptionally tough.
The plant forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with fleshy, pointed leaves that cluster outward in layered patterns. Foliage shifts from green to maroon-red tones, intensifying with more sun exposure. Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' spreads by producing offsets around the mother rosette, eventually creating a dense carpet of color.
Like all sempervivums, it is monocarpic, meaning each rosette flowers once then gives way to surrounding offsets. A drop in nighttime temperature triggers blooming, so plants kept outdoors or near a cool window are most likely to flower.
You can grow it on a sunny balcony, in a rock garden, or on an indoor windowsill. It tolerates dry heated indoor air well and handles drafty spots without fuss. You can leave it up to ten days without water. This succulent is non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Sempervivum Gulle Dame grows well in partial to full sun with at least four to six hours of direct light daily.
Water it deeply every two to three weeks, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.
Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' grows best in gritty, fast-draining mix such as cactus soil blended with perlite or coarse sand.
It tolerates temperatures from around 25°F on cold nights up to 90°F in summer heat.
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Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' is a slow to moderate grower that rarely needs fertilizer, though light succulent feed in spring encourages offsets.
It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8. It grows outdoors in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.
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Q: Is Sempervivum Gulle Dame pet friendly?
A: It is non-toxic to cats and dogs and safe to display anywhere in your home.
Q: What window direction works best for indoor growing?
A: Sempervivum Gulle Dame performs best in a south-facing window for maximum light. Glass can intensify heat on foliage during peak sun hours, potentially causing leaf burn.
Q: How does Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' spread?
A: It naturally produces offsets, or chicks, around the base of the mother rosette that can be gently separated and replanted.
Q: Does it need frequent watering?
A: Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' is highly drought tolerant and suffers far more from overwatering than underwatering. Saturated soil can cause root rot within days.
Q: What size do individual rosettes of Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' reach?
A: Individual rosettes typically reach two to four inches in diameter, with clusters spreading wider as offsets multiply.
Q: Can it survive a long trip?
A: Sempervivum 'Gulle Dame' can go extended periods without watering, making it suitable for travel and unpredictable schedules.
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