Care of Sempervivum tectorum greenii Plant

Sunlight

• Full sun

Water

• Dry to medium

Maintenance

• Sempervivum tectorum greenii Plant requires low maintainance.

Suggested Use

• Ground Cover, Naturalize

Flower

• Showy

Leaf

• Evergreen

Care

• Hens & chicks, being succulent plants, do not require daily watering.
• Instead, water them thoroughly once until the soil is completely saturated and water begins to drain from the bottom hole.
• Also allow the plant to dry out completely before watering again.
• Besides succulent plants typically need more water during their active growth in spring and summer, with watering needs decreasing as the weather cools, reaching a minimum in winter.
• Moreover Sempervivum tectorum greenii plants can thrive well without fertilization.
• However, you should apply a weekly diluted liquid fertilizer.
• Furthermore use a fertilizer with lower nitrogen levels for young plants and a balanced fertilizer, diluted to 1/4 strength, for mature plants.

Houseleek Pest or Diseases

A few varieties of can develop Endophyllum rust, a type of fungal disease. Moreover the plant can develop crown rot. However, both these problems develop due to overwatering or poorly drained. Lastly it is easily prevented by growing the plant in dry conditions. It is disease resistant.

Sempervivum Tectorum greenii plant Uses

While the hens and chicks grow slowly in height, it readily spreads to about 3’ feet horizontally, making it a good choice as a ground cover. Also the Sempervivum tectorum greenii is also grown in many areas for certain medicinal purposes and traditional beliefs. Furthermore Sempervivum Tectorum is considered alpine or rock garden plants, because of their hardiness and for being drought tolerant. Lastly tuck them into crevices and drape over walls for added privacy or beauty.

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