The undemanding houseleek with its distinctive leaf rosettes grows almost everywhere - provided it is dry and sunny enough. It is not without reason that the hardy outdoor succulents are also referred to as "Sempervivum" - in German "always alive". Only in the room do the robust plants not want to be kept. In this article we give you some tips for a successful planting.
Houseleek needs a sunny spot
Choice of location
Before planting, however, the first thing to do is choose the right location. Although Sempervivum is very undemanding and thrives almost anywhere - as long as the plant gets enough sun. Houseleeks like it sunny, dry and warm during the growing season and as cold (and dry) as possible in winter. The houseleek is absolutely hardy and should not be warmer than a maximum of 10 °C during the cold months.
planters and substrate
When it comes to planters, there are numerous beautiful and unusual planting ideas for houseleeks… how about, for example, a discarded chair planted with Sempervivum, a roof tile or an old teapot? Where you plant your houseroots is entirely up to you and your imagination. The only important thing is that irrigation and rainwater can drain off well - drainage is the most important thing when planting the houseleek! - and the right soil. Houseleeks feel very comfortable in lean succulent or cactus soil, but you can also mix it yourself from conventional potting or potting soil and at least a third of sand.
Plant houseleek
Before you put the houseleek in any planter, it is best to first provide drainage. For this, the selected vessel should have at least one drainage hole (if necessary, drill it yourself), although not all materials should be drilled through. However, loose substrates, stones and some kind of drainage option for the water ensure the necessary permeability - for example, by placing the planter at a slight angle and also protecting it from rain. It also makes sense to fill a layer of expanded clay, (19.73€) potsherds or pebbles under the ground. Finally, do not plant the houseleek too deep in the substrate and leave a little space to the neighboring plants so that the offshoots can develop.
tips
For example, how about the idea of planting the houseleeks on a piece of root? Such garden leftovers or finds (e.g. from the beach) are ideal for planting with the small succulents.