Sempervivum ''Green Wheel Hen n Chicks'
Common Name(s):
Houseleek
Liveforever
Synonym:
Green Wheel Hen n Chicks'
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jul
to:
Aug
Flowers pale-pink waxy, star-shaped
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Foliage:
Green
Leaves fleshy, glossy, rounded in rosettes
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves remain green
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Very cold hardy, leaves remain green
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Northern Africa, Western Asia, Southern Europe
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
6-12"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Harsh dry areas, cliffs, gravelly slopes
Soil:
average gretty soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Requires no fertilizer but if needed apply a slow-release succulent fertilizer or half strength liquid fertilizer once in spring
Mulch:
Gravel, pebbles, pumice, or crushed lava rocks
Provide full sun, afternoon protetion in very hot climates, water sparingly, well-draining soil, needs no fertilizer, remove dead underleaves for neatness
Long Term:
Winter:
Ensure excellent drainage, water sparingly
Spring:
Focus on well-drained soil, plenty of sunshine, low water. feed with a light fertilizer
Summer:
Protect from hot afternoon sun, give little water
Fall:
Give little water, rake away dead leaves
General Care Comments:
Provide full sun, gritty well-drained soil, water sparingly
Common Problems
Over watering and poor drainage
Diseases:
Root and crown rot if over watered, rust, gray mould
Insects:
Aphids, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Water logged soils,
Pests:
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