Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sempervivum tectorum Spiders Lair Hen and Chicks, Houseleek, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Rosette
Description:
Attractive succulent with green foliage that has web-like appearance over it. Rose-like shaped low growing plant that produces little starry pink flowers throughout Spring and Summer. Growing approx. 8cm x 30cm. Great for pots or rockery gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Pink
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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