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Oct 8, 2013 12:16 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Hi WarpJr, and a big Welcome! to ATP.
I see you are becoming another semp lover.
Let me engage our experts:
@JungleShadows
@banker07
@twitcher

I have found that sempervivum really need a winter dormancy time to stay happy and healthy. There are many different soils combinations that work for growing semps, depending on the other growing conditions. To much food for semps can cause them to grow to fast, causing them to be susceptible to disease and pests. They also don't like wet feet, so having standing water is not good.

Maybe you could try dividing the plants into groups, each group under different conditions? That way you can see what works and what doesn't work.

I would not think that 24/7 lights would be a good thing for the semps.

I have never used mycorrhizal fungus, so can't give an opinion on that topic.

I have to say, that green wall is very green and healthy looking. Thumbs up on it.

The sixth photo down from the top shows very nice looking semps. How long have they been in this new growing situation?
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