Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails'
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| Management number | 250425668 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425668 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails' is a frost hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Western Asia. Sempervivums have grown for centuries in rocky, alpine habitats, making them among the toughest drought tolerant succulents available to home gardeners and collectors.
'Pacific Trails' forms tight rosettes with fleshy, pointed leaves that shift from green to red depending on sun exposure and season. The velvety, textured leaf surface distinguishes it from smoother sempervivum cultivars. As a clustering, trailing grower, it steadily produces offsets that spread outward, creating a dense mat of rosettes over time.
Individual rosettes bloom once, then fade as surrounding offsets take over, keeping the colony full and established. This monocarpic flowering pattern is typical of hens and chicks succulents. One of its most celebrated traits is extreme frost hardiness, surviving temperatures far colder than most other succulents can endure.
'Pacific Trails' is a drought tolerant succulent that suits rock gardens, alpine troughs, container arrangements, and patio displays. Move it outside for summer and it handles balcony wind without trouble. The compact clustering habit makes it a natural fit for ground cover plantings. This plant is cat friendly and dog friendly, so households with pets can enjoy it without concern. Gently separate the offsets from the mother rosette and replant them in fresh, gritty soil to propagate.
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Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails' grows well in partial sun to full sun, though intense south-facing indoor windows may scorch the leaves.
Water it every 10-14 days during the growing season, then reduce to once a month or less in winter.
'Pacific Trails' grows best in a gritty, fast-draining mix such as cactus soil blended with extra perlite.
It handles a wide range from around 25°F up to 90°F, with exceptional frost hardiness in cold climates.
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'Pacific Trails' is a moderate, steady grower that produces healthy offsets with little to no fertilizer needed.
It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9, tolerating temperatures down to around -30°F in protected conditions. It grows outdoors in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas. It also grows outdoors in Oklahoma and much of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada. In Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and the moderate zones of Texas and California, it does well with good drainage and some afternoon shade.
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Q: Is Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails' safe for cats and dogs?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs.
Q: How fast does the plant spread?
A: Sempervivum 'Pacific Trails' produces offsets steadily, clustering outward to form a dense mat within one to two seasons.
Q: Can 'Pacific Trails' stay outside year-round?
A: It can remain outdoors through autumn and winter in its hardy zones, though it benefits from cover during prolonged heavy rain to prevent root rot.
Q: What happens if the plant gets too much direct sun indoors?
A: 'Pacific Trails' can scorch in intense south-facing indoor windows; move it away from midday heat or provide a sheer curtain.
Q: How do I propagate 'Pacific Trails'?
A: Gently separate the offsets from the mother rosette and replant them in fresh, gritty soil where they establish quickly.
Q: How long can it go without water during travel?
A: You can leave 'Pacific Trails' up to ten days without water during the growing season.
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