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Succulents Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Sempervivum glabrifolium

A houseleek from the mountains of north-east Türkiye, known from very few wild records. Like other Pontic Sempervivum it wants full sun, a gritty mix, cool summers and a genuinely cold winter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Inferred from the genus: rosettes on rocky slopes, screes and cliff ledges in open mountain grassland above the Black Sea forests.

The one climate site is placed at about 1950 m; no recorded elevations.

Türkiye

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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