Sempervivum Colorockz 'Ruby Lime'
Product details
| Management number | 250425632 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425632 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum Colorockz 'Ruby Lime' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum Colorockz 'Ruby Lime' is a cold hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky mountains of Europe and Asia Minor. These rosette-forming plants evolved in harsh alpine terrain where poor soil and extreme conditions are constant, making it exceptionally resilient for outdoor gardens.
'Ruby Lime' forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with contrast between lime green centers and ruby red leaf edges that deepen in strong sunlight. The fleshy, pointed leaves spread outward in a distinctive pattern, and it naturally produces offsets, or "chicks," around the mother rosette to create a wide-spreading mat over time. Each rosette stays compact and orderly, making it a colorful rosette succulent for rock gardens, containers, and balcony planters.
Like all Sempervivums, mature rosettes occasionally send up a flowering stalk after which that rosette completes its life cycle while the surrounding offsets continue growing. The clustering habit means the plant always stays full, even as individual rosettes bloom and make way for new growth. 'Ruby Lime' maintains its best color during hot summers and handles balcony wind without trouble.
Move it outside in summer and it stays outdoors well into autumn, then survives hard freezes that would finish off most succulents. You can leave it up to ten days without water. It also tolerates dry heated indoor air and drafty spots near windows or doors. It is pet safe, so no high-shelf placement is needed for cats or dogs.
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Sempervivum Colorockz 'Ruby Lime' grows well in full sun to partial sun, with direct sun bringing out the deepest ruby and lime color contrast.
Water it deeply but infrequently, roughly every 10-14 days, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.
'Ruby Lime' performs best in sharply draining succulent or cactus soil blended with perlite or coarse grit.
It handles temperatures as low as 25°F and below, staying frost tolerant through hard winter freezes.
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'Ruby Lime' is a moderate, wide-spreading grower that rarely needs fertilizer, though a light spring feed encourages fuller offsetting.
It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, tolerating winter lows around -30°F. It grows outdoors in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. It also grows well in cooler inland zones of North Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, northern Texas, northern California, northern Nevada, and parts of New Mexico and Arizona.
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Q: Is Sempervivum Colorockz 'Ruby Lime' safe for pets?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: How does 'Ruby Lime' spread?
A: It naturally produces small offsets called "chicks" around the mother rosette that can be gently separated and replanted to expand your collection.
Q: What happens if overwatered?
A: 'Ruby Lime' can develop root rot in soggy soil, so always let the pot drain fully and wait for complete dryness before watering again.
Q: Can 'Ruby Lime' survive a trip?
A: It easily survives up to ten days without water.
Q: Does this plant need fertilizer?
A: 'Ruby Lime' grows well without any feeding, but a dilute spring application encourages denser offset production if you want faster mat coverage.
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