{"product_id":"sempervivum-calcareum-tectorum-houseleek-live-plant-in-4-inch-pot","title":"Sempervivum Calcareum Tectorum Houseleek Live Plant in 4 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSempervivum calcareum, commonly known as Houseleek, is a hardy rosette-forming succulent prized for its tight, symmetrical rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves. The foliage typically displays blue-green to gray-green tones with reddish-brown tips, creating an attractive contrast in rock gardens, alpine beds, and container plantings. This cold-hardy succulent is a classic choice for xeriscaping, green roofs, and sunny border edges where its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature can be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouseleeks are evergreen in most climates, holding their shape through winter and producing offsets, often called chicks, that gradually form dense colonies. Mature rosettes may send up stout stems topped with star-shaped flowers in summer, adding seasonal interest to the garden. Their compact size and spreading habit make them well suited to crevices, stone walls, and shallow bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette-forming succulent with fleshy, pointed leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-green to gray-green foliage with reddish-brown tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces offsets that spread to form colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen in many climates and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to rock gardens, containers, and green roofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum calcareum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy succulent perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, gritty soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low rosette-forming, spreading by offsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant your Houseleek into a sunny location with sharply drained soil, or use a gritty cactus and succulent mix when planting in containers. Set the rosette at the same depth it grew in its nursery pot and firm the soil gently around the roots. Water lightly after planting, then allow the soil to dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Sempervivum calcareum needs little attention. Water sparingly during hot, dry spells and avoid overhead watering that can collect in the rosettes. Remove spent flower stems and any dead leaves to keep the colony tidy. In containers, protect from prolonged winter wetness to help prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Sempervivum calcareum Houseleek live plant in a 4 inch pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998780465249,"sku":"seed - sempervivum calcareum-375","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/download_004ab0a5-2491-4499-9521-6433ad746113.jpg?v=1793604006","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/sempervivum-calcareum-tectorum-houseleek-live-plant-in-4-inch-pot","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}