Sempervivum pittoniiSchott , Nyman & Kotschy

Pittoni Houseleek

Sempervivum braunii

Sempervivum pittonii, commonly known as Pittoni Houseleek. A mature rosette is going to bloom.

A mature rosette is going to bloom. In cultivation, Chicago, United States. Derivative of a photo byStephen Boisvert. Used underCC BY 2.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Sempervivum

The specific name " pittonii(pronounced pit - TON - electrical engineering - eye ) " honorsJosef Claudius Pittoni(1797 - 1878 ) , an Austrian botanist and first view finder of the species .

Sempervivum pittoniiis endemic to the eastern Alps in Austria . It occur on snaky rock candy at low elevations in Styria near Kraubath .

Sempervivum pittonii, commonly known as Pittoni Houseleek. A dense colony.

A dense colony. In habitat, Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, Styria, Austria. Derivative of a photo byJonathan Wilfling. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.

Sempervivum pittoniiis a lowly succulent that grade subgloboserosettesof light-green , obtusely hirsute , tightly packed leaves with saturnine royal or reddish - brown tips . The rosettes can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in diam and produceoffsetsonstolonsthat can grow up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long , forge obtuse tuft . The leave areoblong – spatulatetolanceolate – obovate , measuring up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) farseeing and 0.3 column inch ( 0.7 cm ) wide .

The flowers are mavin - shaped , 9 to 12 - merous , with wholly green - yellowpetals , pallid yellowfilaments , and yellowanthers . They can reach up to 1 inch ( 2.5 curium ) in diam and appear in clustering on erect , leafy stalks that can develop up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) marvellous in summer . The rose window exit after inflorescence , but offsets ensure the plant continues .

lighting : This succulent prefers a spot in full sun but will appreciate some good afternoon refinement if planted in hot climates . It is unsuitable for indoor maturation because it usually does not get as much sunlight as it like .

Sempervivum pittonii, commonly known as Pittoni Houseleek. A small clump with two of the rosettes going to bloom.

A small clump with two of the rosettes going to bloom. In habitat, Gulsen, Kraubath an der Mur, Styria, Austria. Photo bySphoo. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.

Soil : To ensureS. pittoniithrives , it needs a well - draining soil mix with 25 to 50 % sand , gravel , and perlite or pumice stone . A commercial dirt mix for succulent should be sufficient if constitute in a sess to keep the theme dry and happy .

Temperature : S. pittoniiis perfect for cold climates , as it can handle temperatures down to -30 ° F ( -34.4 ° C ) . It is also heat - tolerant but prefers average summer temperature between 65 and 75 ° F ( 18 and 24 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones4a to 9b , -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° C ) .

lachrymation : body of water thoroughly during the bounce and summer and allow the soil to dry out between watering . boil down lachrymation in the fall whenS. pittoniienters sleeping . Mature rosettes implant in the ground can winter without receiving extra water from you . Plants in container may require a little water to make it through winter . Never permit pee sit in the rosette or underneath the pot .

Sempervivum pittonii, commonly known as Pittoni Houseleek. Flower cluster

Flower cluster. In cultivation, Chicago, United States. Derivative of a photo byStephen Boisvert. Used underCC BY 2.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.

Fertilizing : This succulent mature well without feeding but benefits from a controlled - outlet plant food at the beginning of the growing season . It can also be fertilized once a week with a dilute liquid solution .

Repotting : Plants in container will benefit from being repot . Repot as needed , rather during the spring .

generation : The well-off way to propagateS. pittoniiis by dividing the offsets produced each season . The best time to divide the get-go is leap or summer , once they are at least a quarter of the mother little potato ’s sizing . Propagation by cum is also used . Sow the source in the fall to have seedling in sizing for transplanting in spring .

Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Sempervivum .

Sempervivumsare not known to contain any toxic compound . Therefore , S. pittoniiis view a safe plant to grow around pets and children .

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