The undemanding hunger artist Sempervivum (after all, this plant is not called "ever-living" for nothing) is perfect for realizing various unusual planting ideas. We have therefore compiled a few for you here.

Houseleek can be planted in interesting corners

Plant houseleek in roof tiles

Why does it always have to be boring plant pots? Instead, simply use an old (or newly purchased) roof tile, the hollow of which can be filled with some succulent soil and planted with various houseleeks. Also add some stones so that excess water can drain well. After all, it is not for nothing that the houseleek is nicknamed “roof root”.

Planting houseleek on stone

Large and small stones have the advantage that they cannot store water and therefore do not pose a risk of waterlogging. They also store heat and radiate it back to their surroundings - perfect for houseleeks, which love warmth and sun in summer! A small gap or hollow in the stone is enough to plant smaller houseleek species on a little soil. A combination of different stones should also be very interesting, between which several Semperviva flash out and overgrow them over time.

Plant houseleek in discarded dishes

Even discarded, maybe even broken crockery of all kinds is wonderful as a planter for houseleeks. Clay and enamel crockery, porcelain, pewter or other metal, earthenware, ceramics… Before you next want to dispose of a chipped cup or an outdated coffee pot, it is better to check whether it can be reused as a planter. Attics and basements are also great treasure troves for such pieces.

Plant houseleek on root pieces

Perhaps you recently dug up an old tree in the garden and now have a large root left over? Perhaps you found a particularly beautiful piece of driftwood on the beach during your last vacation? A big clam? Such bases are also ideal for planting with houseleeks. The only very shallow rooted Semperviva do not need too much soil… moreover, most species do not grow particularly large and can therefore nestle well in smaller cracks.

Plant houseleek on an old chair

A particularly nice idea is to fill the seat of a discarded chair with soil and plant different succulents on it. You can hang other vessels planted with houseleeks, such as soup ladles, on the back of the chair. These will be overgrown by the cushion-like growing Semperviva and will become a very interesting eye-catcher in the garden after a few years.

tips

Whatever planting idea you want to implement, always make sure there is good drainage - houseleeks love dryness and do not tolerate moisture at all.

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Vegetable garden