HYBRID ‘DANJI’ TECTORUM SEMPERVIVUM WITH CYCLAMEN PERSICUM
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Wild West Succulents!
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of growing successful hybrid ‘Danji’ tectorum Sempervivum?
In this list-style blog post, we’ve curated the top tips and points to help you grow and care for these resilient succulents like a pro.
Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned enthusiast, these practical insights will empower you to cultivate thriving Sempervivum plants and enhance your gardening experience.
Join us below as we uncover the charm of hybrid ‘Danji’ tectorum Sempervivum.
WHAT WE’LL COVER
- DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WILD WEST SUCCULENTS IN A SIMPLE WAY?
- INTRODUCTION
- WHAT WE’LL COVER
- INFORMATION ABOUT HYBRID ‘DANJI’ TECTORUM SEMPERVIVUM
- ORIGIN AND HISTORY
- ORIGIN
- HISTORY
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEMPERVIVUM HISTORY:
- FOR EXPLANATION OF LATIN REGARDING VIVUS AND VIVUM:
- IDENTIFICATION
- APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
- PROPAGATION
- CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FOR IDENTIFICATION WHEN TO TRANSPLANT:
- 10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO TRANSPLANT YOUR SEMPERVIVUM
- FOR MY STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL HOW TO TRANSPLANT:
- HOW TO TRANSPLANT SEMPERVIVUM: A SIMPLE PHOTO GUIDE
- FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OVERWATERING STRATEGIES:
- MY SECRETS TO THRIVING SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PESTS AND PROVEN REMEDIES:
- 7 WAYS TO PROTECT SEMPERVIVUM FROM COMMON PESTS
- FOR EDUCATIONAL PHOTOS OF INFECTED SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS WITH APHIDS:
- IDENTIFY APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES: YOUR ULTIMATE PHOTO GUIDE
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- GARDEN USES AND COMPANION PLANTS
- FOR A FUN IDEA, CHECK OUT MY LATEST DIY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO REPURPOSE A HANGING BASKET:
- BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HANGING BASKETS WITH SUCCULENTS TUTORIAL
- FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:
- UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
- FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO PAIR PLANTS WITH SEMPERVIVUM:
- 10 PLANTS I SUCCESSFULLY PAIRED WITH SEMPERVIVUM
- CONCLUSION
- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
- SOURCES
- JOIN US TODAY!
INFORMATION ABOUT HYBRID ‘DANJI’ TECTORUM SEMPERVIVUM
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
ORIGIN
- Name: ‘Danji’
- Common Name: Hen and Chicks, Houseleek, live-Forever, Common Houseleek, Old Man and Woman, Roof Houseleek, Roof Foil, Poor Jan’s Leaf, Thunder Plant
- Parentage: Appearance suggests that the species S. calcareum was crossed in. Information found on Sempervivum Liste
- Hybrid: Yes
- Name of Hybridizer: Unknown
- Country of Origin: United States (US)
- Year Introduced/Registered: Unknown
- Introduced by: North Hills Nursery, United States (US)-No longer in business
- Plant Family: Crassulaceae
- Genus: Sempervivum
HISTORY
- History of Plant: Sempervivum plants from the Latin semper meaning always and vivus/the Neuter in Latin vivum meaning living, have a rich history dating back thousands of years.
- Historically: Sempervivum plants were believed to have protective properties. Ancient Romans planted them on rooftops, believing they could ward off lighting and evil spirits.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEMPERVIVUM HISTORY FROM WIKIPEDIA
FOR AN EXPLANATION OF LATIN REGARDING VIVUS AND VIVUM FROM WIKIONARY
IDENTIFICATION
APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Primary Color of Leaves: Red, green gold to purple
- Flowers: Showy, pink, actinomorphic like a star with more than six petals, symmetrical flowers
- Flower Time: Summer
- Size and Shape: 2″
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Showy, evergreen, changes color
- Height: 3″
PROPAGATION
- Spread: Offsets, ‘pups,’ ‘chicks,’ on stolons, by leaf, by division
- Spacing: 8”-10”
- Collected Seed: May not come true to form, due to possible cross pollination with other Sempervivum
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance: Easy
- Water Needs: Low
- Soil Type: Loamy/medium, sandy/light, well-draining
- Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Soil Drainage: Well-drained
- Tolerance: Drought, deer, rabbit, dry soil, rocky soil
- Winter Care: Cover when freezing weather and protect from overwatering
- When to transplant: When crowded and falling out of your pot
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FOR IDENTIFICATION WHEN TO TRANSPLANT:
10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO TRANSPLANT YOUR SEMPERVIVUM
FOR MY STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL HOW TO TRANSPLANT:
HOW TO TRANSPLANT SEMPERVIVUM: A SIMPLE PHOTO GUIDE
- Recommended Light Conditions: Full sun, partial sun, filtered sun
- Overwatering Strategies: See below suggestion
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THRIVING SEMPERVIVUM STRATEGIES:
MY SECRETS TO THRIVING SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
- Possible Dangers: Rust, leaf rot, root rot
- Resistant To: Deer, dry soil, heat, humidity, poor soil
- Diseases: Rust, leaf rot, root rot
- Pests Dangerous to Sempervivum: Aphids, slugs, snails, spider mites, mealybugs, root mealybugs, white flies
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PESTS AND PROVEN REMEDIES:
7 WAYS TO PROTECT SEMPERVIVUM FROM COMMON PESTS
- How to Remove Bugs: Neem oil, Insecticidal soaps, Organic insecticidal spray, Dawn dish soap and water spray, flush under fast running water to remove all bugs.
FOR EDUCATIONAL PHOTOS OF INFECTED SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS WITH APHIDS:
IDENTIFY APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES: YOUR ULTIMATE PHOTO GUIDE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
GARDEN USES AND COMPANION PLANTS
- Where to Plant: Pots, rock walls, path ways, living walls, rock gardens
- Garden Uses: Bed, borders, edging, patio, containers, fairy garden, provides winter interests, groundcover, xeriscape, rock gardens, hanging baskets
FOR A FUN IDEA, CHECK OUT MY LATEST DIY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO REPURPOSE A HANGING BASKET:
BRING NEW LIFE TO HANGING BASKETS TUTORIAL
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
- Attributes: Coastal, container, drought tolerant, evergreen, interesting foliage, rock garden, easy to grow, xeriscape, hanging baskets
FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:
UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
- Companion Plants: Roses, lilac, herbs, peonies, lavender, sage, mint, poppies, sweet marjoram, pine trees, rosemary, strawberries, tarragon, raspberries, lilies, blueberries, wild clover, Cyclamen persicum, sedum
FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO PAIR PLANTS WITH SEMPERVIVUM:
10 PLANTS I SUCCESSFULLY PAIRED WITH SEMPERVIVUM
CONCLUSION
Embrace the captivating charm of hybrid ‘Danji’ tectorum Sempervivum, a succulent that embodies resilience and beauty.
With its silvery-green rosettes and ease of care, this gem will undoubtedly enhance your garden with its unique allure.
So, embark on the journey of cultivating this remarkable succulent and witness its transformative presence in your outdoor haven.
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SOURCES
THE NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION, DANJI
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