Sempervivum marmoreumsubsp.erythraeum(Velen . ) B.J.M. Zonneveld
Hen and Chicks , Houseleek
Sempervivum erythraeum , Sempervivum marmoreum var . erythraeum , Sempervivum montanumvar.erythraeum
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phratry : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Sempervivum
Sempervivum marmoreumsubsp.erythraeum , also known asSempervivum erythraeum , is a little succulent that forms flattish rosettes of velvety leaves unremarkably tinged with rose - bolshie . The rose window farm up to 2.4 inch ( 6 curium ) in diameter , give rise many offset on inadequate stolons , forming a heavyset tuft . leaf are heavy , pointed , and densely ciliate on margins with hairs of inadequate length .
The star - shape flowers with deep pinkish flower petal with a purplish - red median stripe look on an erect , up to 8 inch ( 20 curium ) marvellous , leafy stalk that arises from the center of the rosette . They are 11- to 14 merous and up to 1 inch ( 2.5 curium ) in diameter . The rosette dies after flowering .
Sempervivum marmoreumsubsp.erythraeumis aboriginal toBulgaria . It grow on alpine and subalpine rocks at elevations between 3,280 and 8,200 feet ( 1,000 and 2,500 m ) .
USDA hardiness zone4a to 9b : from −30 ° F ( −34.4 ° C ) to 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° cytosine ) .
Sempervivums are not difficult to grow , provided they are not waterlogged and killed from redundant watering . They can be easy grown outdoors and in containers , and they earned the name " Houseleeks " from their tendency to root on the cap of houses . After the mother plant flower , it will naturally die , but the works has likely produced many setoff that will continue to grow by this time . These are first-class for cold windows . Sempervivumearned their popular name , " Hen and Chicks , " from their growing wont . The female parent flora , or hen , mail off numerous offsets clustered around her infrastructure like doll . These offsets can be easily repot , or the plant can be provide to form a clumping mat .
Repot as needed , preferably during the affectionate season . To repot a succulent , ensure the soil is dry before repotting , then lightly murder the pot . pink away the previous soil from the roots , removing any rotted or dead roots . handle any cuts with a antimycotic agent . Place the plant in its novel mint and backfill it with potting soil , spreading the roots out as you repot . allow for the plant ironical for a calendar week or so , then set about to urine lightly to reduce the risk of solution rotting .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Sempervivum .
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