Common houseleek
Sempervivum tectorum · Houseleeks · Stonecrop family
Also known as: Hen And Chicks · Hens And Chicks · Roof Houseleek
Very easy5–15cmPet-friendly
Common houseleek care at a glance
Common houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Common houseleek
Possible pests on Common houseleek include Vine weevil. A common disease is Root rot. Common houseleek is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Vine weevil Low
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Common houseleek
- Which pests affect Common houseleek?
- Possible pests on Common houseleek include Vine weevil.
- Which diseases affect Common houseleek?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Common houseleek toxic to cats and dogs?
- Common houseleek is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Common houseleek need?
- Common houseleek has a low water requirement.
- What light does Common houseleek need?
- Common houseleek prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Common houseleek frost-hardy?
- Common houseleek is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.