{"product_id":"sempervivum-heuffelii-chocoleto","title":"Sempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto'","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto' Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eFAQ\/Common Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Cactus_26a62e4c-2f57-4ecf-97de-fc345c4a381c_480x480.png?v=1600401339\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto' is a rare frost hardy succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to mountainous regions of central and southeastern Europe. It grows naturally in rocky, well-drained alpine terrain and earns its place in any collection with year-round performance in cold climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Flower_a2da558c-5726-458a-a06c-1a5f7fedc366_480x480.png?v=1600397290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Chocoleto forms tight, upright rosettes with thick, fleshy leaves in chocolate-brown and deep burgundy tones that deepen with cooler temperatures and bright light. The clustering growth style means each plant gradually produces offsetting rosettes over time, building a satisfying colony of individual heads. The leaves are deep burgundy to purple-brown, intensifying in cooler temperatures and bright light.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Growing_2961efa3-9828-496c-8a2c-fa57f0dd8914_480x480.png?v=1600399365\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It typically blooms in summer, producing star-shaped flowers on upright stalks above the rosettes. A night temperature drop encourages the best bloom response, so outdoor placement in late spring pairs flowering season with the plant's most visually dramatic coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyloaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Chocoleto grows well on a sunny balcony, in a rock garden, or as a container plant moved outside for summer. It handles balcony wind and rain with ease and can stay outdoors through autumn without protection. You can leave it up to ten days without water. The plant is pet friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it safe for households with animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto' grows well in bright indirect light but tolerates some direct sun, though intense south-facing exposure may scorch leaves in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Water it every 10-14 days during the growing season, reducing to once a month or less in winter. Overwatering causes root rot in poorly draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Chocoleto does best in a gritty, fast-draining mix such as cactus soil blended with coarse perlite or pumice at a 1:1 ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Temperature.png?v=1613688445\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It handles temperatures from around 10°F up to 85°F, with strong frost tolerance in cold winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Fertilizer_5853ff19-6010-410a-a082-3abe233cb8d2_480x480.png?v=1600399297\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Chocoleto is a slow to moderate grower that needs little to no fertilizer, though a diluted balanced feed once in spring supports healthy clustering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Spackle_0b1c313b-e538-42e0-8818-7f0bdf63d530_480x480.png?v=1600397104\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, tolerating frost down to approximately -30°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Oregon. It also thrives through most zones in Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Sempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto' pet friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How rare is this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sempervivum heuffelii 'Chocoleto' is a rare collector variety not commonly found in garden centers. Individual rosettes typically reach 3-5 inches in diameter, slowly forming a wider clustering colony over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Chocoleto survive a long trip without water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It can go up to ten days without watering due to its drought tolerance and water storage in the fleshy leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does propagation work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Chocoleto propagates naturally by producing offsets, or chicks, that cluster around the mother rosette and can be gently separated and repotted once rooted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Chocoleto need cover from rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It handles rain outdoors well, though prolonged heavy rain or standing water in the rosette center increases rot risk in poorly draining soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What window direction is best for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Bright indirect light from an east or west-facing window works well; south-facing windows risk leaf scorch during intense summer sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Box","offers":[{"title":"2 inch \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":47435241521326,"sku":"S2JN0689","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47463173095598,"sku":"S2JN0689+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47687941423278,"sku":"S2JN0689+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47687941456046,"sku":"S2JN0689+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sempervivum-heuffelii-_Chocoleto_-_exclusive.jpg?v=1773308587","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.live\/products\/sempervivum-heuffelii-chocoleto","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}