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Identifying a Succulent

9 years ago

Greatings all,

Trying to identify the office succulent. Any help is appreciated.


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  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I suggest it is very etiolated Sempervivum.

    That is hardy succulent, that will survive winter in z4 and some sp. even z3. You didn't say where you are, but plant really is better if grown outdoors.

    I would suggest that it is also potted in peat and that is not suitable substrate for any succulents. It should be in a potting mix that is much more grainy. At least, get a bag of perlite; sift it to get rid of dust & smallest particles (do not breathe the dust). Mix sifted perlite with no more than 1/2 volume of Cactus&Succulent soil. You could use even more than half perlite. Pumice, if available, could be used and so could be grit. You can keep it in the container or in ground, but drainage is important. It needs lots more light than it is receiving now.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    It's a species of Haworthia ? Of some type? .

    Nice pot but IMVHO the soil choice is something that you might want to research. A second IMO while searching the threads of soils please make notes to lighting conditions as yours seems to be in the need of brighter and/or longer time of brighter lighting.

  • 9 years ago

    My succulent ID skills are limited as I only grow a few types, but in this case my vote definitely goes for the sempervivum as opposed to the haworthia.

  • 9 years ago

    I third the light deprived Sempervivum:)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks all! If I may ask how do you know it's light deprived, just curious?

    Located in NYC so outdoor planting isn't a great option. It is current'y the office plant on the 25th floor and should start to get more light as we move into the spring months. I will also be replanting soon :)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    It is very visible that it is light deprived, since it is etiolated = stretched, because it is trying desperately to get more light. It may be better to get different plant for the office, one that grows well in lower light. This one would be much better off outdoors. These are alpine plants. They should have much tighter & compact rosettes; looking similar to this:

    Why do you say ..."outdoor planting isn't a great option"...It grows great outdoors, year round, in my location that is colder than NYC (Canada, z5a). Do you have access to garden/balcony/terrace?

  • 9 years ago

    Yup, that is what I meant by not being able to plant outdoors and unfortunately balconies and outdoor space are a rarity in the city and I don't have one at home. I may try moving to various other windows.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    They know it's starved for light because that's caused it to become misshapen. That's not something one can reverse, sorry.

    Then why not just get another plant? Preferably some other kind of succulent more suited to your environment. A Haworthia would need less light, Sans would also.


  • 9 years ago

    Thanks Karen, I will be looking for something better for the office while looking for a better place for this guy.

  • 9 years ago

    Yeah, I was assuming that OP can take semp home (but not assuming the outdoor space is available-that's why I asked)...I shouldn't assume anything, haha.

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