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Jovibarba (Diopogon) heuffelii v. Guiseppi Spiny

 

Jovibarba heuffelii var Guiseppi Spiny


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jovibarba heuffelii var. Guiseppi Spiny
A very hardy member of the Sempervivoideae subfamily - a variety of J. heuffelii which comes from S. E. Europe / Balkans. This is a choice, slow growing plant, increasing by branching rather than producing offsets. The deep bronze leaves are attractive all the year round. Shy to flower, the largest rosette in the above picture is forming an inflorescence this year (June 2002). I hope to add a picture of the flowers later - Done January 2003.

 

Cultivation is simple :- outside in full light, minimal water, all temperatures from hard frost to summer heat, full light no overhead shade at any time. It is possible to grow the plants in well drained garden soil if pests and weeds can be kept at bay. I personally think they are better in pans where control of moss and weeds is easier. Propagation is by division of non flowering rosettes in July / August. The leaf colours are spoilt under glass in summer unless an Alpine house is available.

 

 

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