{"product_id":"sempervivum-icicle","title":"Sempervivum 'Icicle'","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 'Icicle' 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 'Icicle' is a cold hardy succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, also called hens and chicks for the way mother rosettes produce clusters of offset \"chicks.\" Native to the mountains of Europe and Asia Minor, this alpine succulent evolved to grow in rocky, exposed terrain with minimal water and brutal winters. That rugged origin is exactly what makes Icicle such a practical, low-maintenance succulent for growers of all skill levels.\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  Icicle forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with silvery-green leaves that have a cool, frosted appearance hinting at its name. The fleshy, pointed leaves are neatly layered and take on crisp, pale tones that stand out in any collection or container planting. As a clustering grower, it spreads steadily outward, producing a satisfying carpet of offsets that fill troughs, rock gardens, and pots with sculptural geometry.\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  Like all hens and chicks succulents, Icicle is monocarpic, meaning each individual rosette blooms once before dying, but the surrounding offsets carry on and keep the colony thriving. The plant typically needs a period of cooler night temperatures to trigger its bloom cycle, so outdoor growers in cooler climates are most likely to enjoy the flowering display. Between bloom events, the silvery rosette form remains the primary visual feature, and it tolerates balcony wind, rain, and dry heated air indoors season after season.\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  Icicle is excellent for collectors who love frost-tolerant succulents that perform outdoors year-round in colder climates. It moves between indoor bright spots and outdoor summer patios. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Propagation is simple: gently separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant them, and new rosettes establish quickly. Icicle is pet-friendly and tolerates drought.\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 'Icicle' grows well in bright indirect light indoors, though it appreciates direct sun outdoors and may scorch in intense south-facing windows without afternoon shade.\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 deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, roughly every 10 to 14 days indoors.\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  Icicle does best in fast-draining soil, ideally a cactus and succulent mix blended with extra perlite or coarse grit at a 50\/50 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 80°F down to -30°F in dormancy, making it a frost-tolerant succulent for harsh 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  Icicle is a moderate to steady grower and needs little to no fertilizer, though a diluted succulent feed once in spring gives it a seasonal boost.\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 3 through 8, tolerating frost well below 0°F. It grows outdoors year-round across the cold northern plains including Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, as well as the Pacific Northwest in Oregon and Washington, and the Northeast from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. It grows successfully outdoors in Alaska.\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 'Icicle' 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 do I know if I'm overwatering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sempervivum 'Icicle' develops yellow or translucent leaves when soil stays too wet. Reduce watering frequency and ensure the pot drains freely; insufficient light can also cause pale foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Icicle be propagated easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Simply detach the small offset rosettes from the mother plant and press them into well-draining soil where they root quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What light conditions does it need indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Icicle performs well in bright indirect light near a window. Direct sun outdoors works when you acclimate it gradually to prevent leaf burn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Icicle frost tolerant enough for year-round outdoor growing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes, it survives temperatures as low as -30°F and can stay outdoors year-round in zones 3 through 8. During prolonged wet winters, protection helps prevent root rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I move it outside for the summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It thrives spending summer outdoors where it gets more light and air circulation. Introduce it gradually to avoid leaf burn in very intense afternoon 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":47684056842414,"sku":"S2JN0905","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47684056875182,"sku":"S2JN0905+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47684056907950,"sku":"S2JN0905+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47684056940718,"sku":"S2JN0905+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sempervivum__Icicle__Lifestyle.png?v=1778211336","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.live\/products\/sempervivum-icicle","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}