Sempervivum calcareum is a succulent perennial native to the southern Alps in New Zealand and belongs to the Sempervivum plant genus and Crassulaceae (stonecrop) family. It forms a large rosette of thick green leaves with reddish-purple tips.It’s also known as a hen-and-chicks plant, as it multiplies via offsets formed around the mother plant.The perennial houseleek grows a series of symmetrical densely packed rosettes with a dome-shaped appearance. The thick succulent leaves are often blue-green or light green with reddish-purple tips at the pointed ends.The plant starts with a single rosette, but short-stalked offsets eventually form a dense mat around the base plant.
Houseleeks are perfect to plant in rocky soils. They are drought-tolerant, so they don't require much water. Once they're established, wait for a soil to dry out before you water your plants. If a temperature is hot where you live, you may need to water your houseleeks more frequently.
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.
Calcareum is frost tolerant and suited for outdoor growth in USDA hardiness zone 5a to 8b. It can survive temperatures as low as -20° degrees Fahrenheit (-29° C).
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
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