Arctic White
Sempervivum ‘Arctic White’ · Cultivated variety
A frosty, pale rosette succulent that adds bright contrast to any planter. Hardy, compact, and easygoing — it multiplies into a tidy cluster over time.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light, which keeps its foliage compact and its color crisp.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. Like most succulents, it prefers dry conditions and good airflow.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
It naturally produces little offset “chicks” around the base — leave them to form a cluster, or pot them up separately.
Details
Its creamy white to pale green leaves form tight rosettes that brighten any succulent arrangement.
- ✅ Bright, frosted foliage adds contrast
- ✅ Compact rosette growth
- ✅ Perfect accent plant for mixed planters
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
🐾 Non-toxic — but handle gently to protect its delicate, frosted leaves.
Plant Bio
Sempervivum ‘Arctic White’ · a houseleek cultivar
Arctic White is a cultivated Sempervivum — the group of hardy alpine rosette succulents commonly called houseleeks or “hens and chicks.” The wild species grow in the mountains of Europe, clinging to rocky ledges, so the genus is famously tough and cold-hardy.
This selection is grown for its pale, frosty coloring — creamy white to soft green — which makes it a bright accent against darker succulents. Like all sempervivums, it forms a tight rosette and steadily produces offsets, the “chicks,” that cluster around the parent “hen.”
It’s an easy, forgiving plant: bright light, sharp drainage, and sparing water are all it asks.
How is it different from other rosette succulents?
- Sempervivums are alpine and very cold-hardy, unlike tender desert succulents.
- They multiply into mats of offset “chicks” around each rosette.
- This cultivar’s near-white color makes it a standout accent in mixed plantings.
Note: Sempervivums are generally considered non-toxic, but are grown for ornament and not intended for consumption. Handle gently and keep out of reach of pets and children.