Common Houseleek: Hardy Hens-and-Chicks Care
Sempervivum tectorum
Common houseleek care (Sempervivum tectorum): hardy rosette succulent. Full sun, rocky soil, survives hard frost and long droughts with ease.
Characteristics
Common houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) is a hardy evergreen succulent forming tight fleshy rosettes on rocks, walls and roofs. It loves full sun, rocky well-drained soil and almost no water, shrugging off hard frost and drought. The mother rosette flowers in summer and is replaced by many offsets.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: roccioso drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
