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   What is a houseleek plant?

   • houseleek, (genus Sempervivum ), genus of about 30 species of low-growing succulent plants in the stonecrop family ( Crassulaceae ), native to Europe, Morocco, and western Asia. The name houseleek refers to the growth of some species on thatched roofs in Europe; live-forever indicates their hardiness and durability.

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   Why is it called a houseleek?

   • The common name "houseleek" comes from the Anglo-Saxon word leac, meaning “plant”, since these are literally plants that grow on houses. They were believed to ward off fire and lightning strikes.

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   What is a common houseleek?

   • The common houseleek, also known as old-man-and-woman or hen-and-chicks ( Sempervivum tectorum ), has given rise to a number of cultivated varieties of horticultural interest. Cobweb houseleek ( S. arachnoideum ), with leaf tips connected by weblike strands, has also yielded many desirable varieties.

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   Can you plant a common houseleek in a pot?

   • Seeds are an alternative method of propagation of the Common Houseleek, but they’re redundant if you already have a colony going. This is a slow-growing succulent, so it doesn’t need to be repotted very often. In fact, it’s best to leave your plant in its current pot for at least 2-3 years.

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   Sempervivum ( / sɛmpəˈvaɪvəm / [1] [2]) is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever (the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally "always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well.

   • Family: Crassulaceae
   • Kingdom: Plantae

   • Genus: Sempervivum, L.
   • Order: Saxifragales

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   houseleek, (genus Sempervivum ), genus of about 30 species of low-growing succulent plants in the stonecrop family ( Crassulaceae ), native to Europe, Morocco, and western Asia. The name houseleek refers to the growth of some species on thatched roofs in Europe; live-forever indicates their hardiness and durability.

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   Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes. Description.

   • Species: S. tectorum
   • Genus: Sempervivum

   • Family: Crassulaceae
   • Kingdom: Plantae

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   Common Name (s): Common Houseleek. Hens and Chicks. House Leek. Roof House Leek. Phonetic Spelling. sem-per-VEE-vum tek-TOR-um. Description. Hens and chicks are a succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe.

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6. brainygardener.com › common-houseleek-sempervivumCommon Houseleek (Sempervivum Tectorum) Care Guide

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   Jul 17, 2022 · Common Name: Common Houseleek, Hens and Chicks, House Leek, Roof House Leek: Botanical Name: Sempervivum tectorum: Family: Crassulaceae: Genus: Sempervivum: Type: Succulent: Native Range: Southern Europe: USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8: Mature Size: Height: 6-8 inches; Spread: 6-8 inches: Bloom Time: Summer: Foliage: Evergreen: Propagation methods ...

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   Scientific Name; Common Name; Genus; Genus (Cacti) Family; USDA Hardiness Zone; Origin

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   Sempervivum is a genus of monocarpic succulents in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Houseleeks. Other common names include Live-forever and Hen and Chicks. There are about 50 species and 4,000 named cultivars. Sempervivum s are with a wide range of colors of the leaves and the size and form of the rosettes.