Cobweb Houseleek plant

About Cobweb Houseleek plant

The cobweb houseleek plant is member of the hen and chick’s clan. Scientifically named Sempervivum arachnoideum, this is a low growing rosette covered with the web. Webs stretch from leaf tip to tip and mass in the middle. Leaves of this plant may be tinted red or remain green, but the center is covered  with the webby substance. Rosettes are 3-5 inches (7.6 to 13 cm.) wide in maturity. If given enough growing room, it will put out babies to form a tight mat, growing quickly to fill a container. With a fibrous root system, it clings and grows with little encouragement. Use it for a wall, rock garden, or any area where a clinging and spreading rosette has room to grow.

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Natural bright light is ideal for Cobweb Houseleek plant growth.

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the cobweb houseleek plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (january-march) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the cobweb houseleek plant.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the cobweb houseleek plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Cobweb Houseleek plant Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Cobweb Houseleek Special Feature

The cobweb succulent grows great as a groundcover plant in a sunny area.

Cobweb Houseleek plant Uses