Common House Leek. An attractive succulent with neat and compact bluish green leaves often suffused red. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Hardy.
Sempervivum tectorum
An attractive succulent with neat and compact bluish green leaves often suffused red
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | tectorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common House Leek |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming, Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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