Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana'
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| Management number | 250425634 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425634 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana' is a cold hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountain ranges of southeastern Europe. This frost tolerant perennial evolved in rocky, exposed terrain where drought and cold are part of everyday conditions, bringing that same rugged resilience to gardens and windowsills.
'Worstiana' forms tight, sculptural rosettes with fleshy leaves edged in fine hairs that catch the light. The foliage shifts between red and deep purple tones depending on sun exposure and season, creating a dense, jewel-toned mat as rosettes cluster and spread over time.
It is a slow to moderate grower with year-round visual appeal through its clustering habit and intense leaf coloration. It performs as well on balconies and in rock gardens as it does in containers, handling wind and dry air.
Move it outside in summer and keep it outdoors well into autumn. It can go up to ten days without water. Pet-safe for cats and dogs, 'Worstiana' is rare enough among collectors to generate genuine excitement, and it earns its keep through drought tolerance and cold hardiness that most sedums cannot match.
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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana' grows well in partial sun to full sun, needing at least four to six hours of direct light daily.
Water it every two to three weeks during the growing season, reducing to once a month or less in winter.
'Worstiana' grows well in gritty, well-draining soil such as cactus mix blended with perlite or coarse sand.
It tolerates temperatures from around 90°F down to -30°F, making it genuinely frost tolerant.
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'Worstiana' is a slow to moderate grower that needs little to no fertilizer, perhaps a light dose of balanced fertilizer once in spring.
It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8, surviving frost well below 0°F. It grows outdoors across the upper Midwest including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and throughout the Pacific Northwest in Oregon and Washington. It also grows in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and across large portions of California, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
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Q: Is Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana' frost tolerant?
A: It survives temperatures as low as -30°F and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8.
Q: How do I encourage the best leaf color?
A: Sempervivum heuffelii 'Worstiana' shifts from red to deep purple in full sun; place it in a south or west-facing window where it will receive the most direct light throughout the day.
Q: Is 'Worstiana' pet safe?
A: Yes. It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: Can it really survive a week without water?
A: It can survive much longer without water than most houseplants; 'Worstiana' stores moisture in its fleshy leaves and thrives on a minimal watering schedule.
Q: How do I propagate 'Worstiana'?
A: Separate the offsets, or chicks, that cluster around the mother rosette and replant them in well-draining soil.
Q: What causes yellow or discolored leaves?
A: Overwatering and low light are the main culprits; check that soil drains quickly and allow 'Worstiana' to dry out between waterings.
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