Sempervivum atlanticum
Sempervivum atlanticum, commonly known as Moroccan houseleek, is a perennial member of the Crassulaceae family that is among the easiest plants to grow. This succulent plant forms compact rosettes of bright-green leaves that will form beautiful mats with time. Short spikes of pink, star-shaped flowers are produced in summer, then a fruit in the form of a follicle.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Moroccan Houseleek |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Sempervivum atlanticum |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | Pink |
| Height | 6 -> 10 cm |
| Habitat | Rockeries, gardens |
| Altitude | 1900 – 1300 m |
| Bloom Time | June -> July |
| Plant Type | Herb, Succulent, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Follicle |
| different tolerances | tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | No active substances known |
| USDA Zone | 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Clayey, Silty, Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Disease free |
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