Sempervivum Tectorum

The Common Houseleek Sempervivum tectorum is a captivating architectural succulent that adds grace and toughness to any garden or houseplant setting. This plant is particularly renowned for spectacular rosette formation, it possesses thick succulent like leaves whose margin has reddish tinge which gets more intense under direct sunlight. S. tectorum samples have thick leaves and grow in rocky and well-drained soils with basically low moisture and light requirements, it is suitable for the beginner and the professional gardener. For the Australian grower who wants to get into growing succulents, purchase Sempervivum tectorum online Australia for an exciting successful plant that can be grown easily.

Well known as succulent used for rock gardens, pots and green roof gardens, Sempervivum tectorum is among the hardiest succulents known and with its striking beauty can be grown as a desire by any gardener. This type of succulent can grow in frosted conditions, arid conditions, and they also do not need a good quality of soil which therefore makes it ideal for use in a low care garden. It will eventually produce offsets and form clumps of rosettes that provide texture and a lively experience to any environment as they form a succulent carpet of foliage.

Appearance:

• Leaves: Fleshy, pointed leaves arranged in tight, symmetrical rosettes. The leaves are typically green but can exhibit shades of red, purple, or bronze, especially when exposed to ample sunlight or cool temperatures.

• Size: Each individual rosette typically grows to about 2-4 inches in diameter. However, the plant as a whole can spread significantly as it produces numerous offsets, or "chicks," creating a mat-like groundcover.

• Flowers: In the summer, mature rosettes produce tall, flowering stalks with clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or purple.

Growth Habits and Care:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. It can even grow in rocky or gravelly soil.

• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

The first three photos serves a display purpose only.The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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