Sempervivum calcareum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

The Houseleek, botanically named Sempervivum calcareum, is a flowering plant native to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. This succulent plant has thick leaves that store water and a leaf color with a combination of green and purple-red edges. It is widely cultivated and often used as an ornamental plant. 

Common Name

The Houseleek
Plant Type
Cactus & Succulents Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Sempervivum calcareum
Genus
Sempervivum
Family
Crassulaceae
Order
Saxifragales
Class
Dicotyledons

Sempervivum calcareum Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Sempervivum calcareum.
Water Needs
Low
Cups
Generally, Sempervivum calcareum needs water once every 14 days in 1 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Sempervivum calcareum needs about 0.25 L per 14 days.

Sempervivum calcareum Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Sempervivum calcareum to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 6 hours

Temperature

65°F to 75°F

Humidity Preference

Medium

Sempervivum calcareum prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%.

Sempervivum calcareum Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Sempervivum calcareum.

Suitability in pots

5L

Sempervivum calcareum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L.

Soil type

loam sand
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid alkaline neutral

Sempervivum calcareum Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Sempervivum calcareum plant.

Maximum Height

6 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

12 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
Celadon
Dark Red

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Sempervivum calcareum toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Gravel and Rock Garden Informal and Cottage Mediterranean Garden Patio And Containers

Sempervivum calcareum Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Sempervivum calcareum, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

root division

Flowering season

spring summer autumn winter

Sempervivum calcareum Native Region

Find out where the Sempervivum calcareum plant originated.

Country

New Zealand
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