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Correcting ID and Care for Sempervivum and Variegated Crassula

Crassula pellucida variegata with pink edges

Sempervivum ‘Sunset’

This is an outdoor succulent that needs full sun and a 6‑week winter chill (40 °F or lower). Indoors, place in the sunniest window. You can safely remove or transplant the offsets (chicks) without harming the mother plant.

Crassula pellucida ‘Variegata’

Your plant's lighter green leaves with hot‑pink edges indicate it has been in lower light (grocery store, shipping). To restore the red margins, give it as much direct sun as possible. The leaning habit is natural—this species creeps and trails rather than standing upright. Stake it temporarily until roots fill the pot, but expect a cascading form.

Key Care Points

  • Light: Full sun for best color; bright indirect minimum.
  • Water: Allow soil to dry deeply between waterings.
  • Pot: Keep slightly pot‑bound; avoid oversized containers.

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