Mountain house-leek

Mountain house-leek

Sempervivum montanum

Sempervivum
Crassulaceae
Indoor Plants
Zone 59
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor

Mountain house-leek is a rugged alpine succulent that forms attractive rosettes and thrives in rocky, well-drained soils with minimal watering. It tolerates cold temperatures and frost exceptionally well, making it ideal for rock gardens, containers, or green roofs. Simply plant in a gritty mix, provide plenty of light, and avoid overwatering — it requires very little intervention to thrive.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Sparingly, Allowing Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

4 – 4.5

Temperature

90°F

Mature Spread

up to 36

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Austria
Corse
Czechoslovakia
France
Italy
Poland
Spain
Switzerland

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 2, 2018 by Sophie Dashwood (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
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