Additional information
| Weight | .200 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 cm |
Sempervivum arachnoideum
R30.00
47 customers bought this
Common name: Houseleek or Hen and Chick
- Intriguing, small, green rosette forming succulent resembling a rose, growing to 5 cm in diameter
- The leaf tips are quite unique, being adorned with fine white hairs, reminiscent of cobwebs
- Multiplies freely all around the mother plant. These can easily be removed and replanted
- Perfectly suited for growing in containers on its own or as part of a mixed succulent arrangement
- Care level: Easy
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Plant Care:
Tips on how to care for your plant successfully:
Light: Sempervivum prefer full sun to part shade. Most Sempervivum however, require protection from the midday and hot afternoon sun in summer. When moving your Sempervivum around outside always make adjustments to light gradually so as to avoid sunburn.
Soil: Sempervivum require a fast draining soil.
Potting: Sempervivum grow extremely well in containers. Shallow containers are best. Always ensure that a free draining potting medium is used. We recommend a good quality potting mix with the addition of fine gravel and perlite to improve the drainage. Re-potting of plants is best done in spring, the beginning of the growing period.
Watering: An important tip regarding the watering of Sempervivum is to water the soil around the rosette of the plant and not the rosette itself. Never let water remain in the rosette as this can lead to fungal problems which could cause the rosette to rot which will ultimately kill the plant. Water the plant thoroughly. Allow the plant to drain, then allow the plant to dry out before watering again. Your plant should never stand in a drip tray with water after watering for any length of time. It is always best to pour this excess water off. The watering frequency should be reduced slightly during the winter months. Frequency of watering is always the most difficult cultural point to advise on as there are so many variables which influence it. When in doubt as to whether to water or not it is probably best to rather let the plant dry for another day or two and then water it as over-watering can kill your plant very quickly.
Temperature: Sempervivum are frost hardy plants.
Fertiliser: Sempervivum will benefit from applications of a balanced water-soluble fertiliser during spring and summer. Always use a very dilute solution of ¼ to ½ of the recommended dilution rate.
Pests: Always remove any dead leaves from around the base of the plant as this can be a haven for pests, particularly mealy bug. Aphids can also be found on Sempervivum on the new leaves.
Please Note
The plant is currently growing in a 7.5 cm plastic pot. Although our plants are grown under the same conditions and we carefully handpick your plant to ensure the best quality possible, no two plants are identical. Also the colours of plants can vary according to the season. The plant supplied will be similar to the plant photographed.
