{"product_id":"sempervivum-pixie","title":"Sempervivum 'Pixie'","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 'Pixie' 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 'Pixie' is a cold hardy succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky alpine regions of Europe and western Asia. It is a compact rosette-forming hens and chicks variety selected for its small size and outstanding garden performance, growing where most plants struggle in sparse, well-drained terrain.\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  Pixie forms tight, low-growing rosettes that cluster readily, sending out small offsets around the central rosette to create a spreading mat over time. The fleshy, pointed leaves spiral in geometric arrangement and shift from green to burgundy-red tones as light and cool temperatures deepen the color. Individual rosettes stay just a few inches across.\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 produces star-shaped flowers on tall upright stalks in summer, after which the blooming rosette completes its life cycle while surrounding offsets continue growing. Pixie tolerates dry heated indoor air, drafty window spots, and breezy balcony conditions including wind and rain.\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  Leave it outdoors through autumn and into winter for a real energy boost. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Pixie is pet friendly and safe around cats and dogs, though pollen may be relevant for allergy-sensitive households. Use it in rock gardens, container arrangements, green roofs, and outdoor borders where drought tolerant plants are essential.\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 'Pixie' grows well in partial to full sun, needing at least four to six hours of direct light daily.\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 soil to dry completely between waterings, roughly every two to three weeks 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  Pixie does best in fast-draining gritty cactus and succulent mix combined with extra perlite or coarse sand.\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 a wide temperature range from around 25°F up to 85°F, with strong frost tolerance once established.\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  Pixie is a slow to moderate grower needing little to no fertilizer, though a diluted balanced feed once in spring provides a helpful 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 4 through 9, surviving frost down to around 30°F at the lower end of its range. It grows outdoors year-round in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. It also grows outdoors in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington.\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 'Pixie' 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 when it needs water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sempervivum 'Pixie' shows slight wilting when soil is completely dry. Water at that point, then wait until the soil dries again before the next watering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Pixie survive frost and cold winters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It survives temperatures well below freezing in zones 4 through 9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Pixie stays compact, with individual rosettes reaching just a few inches across, though clusters spread wider over time as offsets multiply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I propagate Pixie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Detach the small offsets that form around the mother rosette and pot them up in well-draining gritty soil; they root readily within a few weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it grow outdoors year-round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Pixie lives outdoors year-round across most of the US, though in wet climates it benefits from some cover to protect the rosettes from prolonged rain.\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":47554420441262,"sku":"S2JN0967","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47554420474030,"sku":"S2JN0967+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47689319022766,"sku":"S2JN0967+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47689319055534,"sku":"S2JN0967+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sempervivum_Pixie.png?v=1773889334","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.live\/products\/sempervivum-pixie","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}