Location, substrate and more

Selection of the location

Before planting, however, there is the Choice of the right location. Sempervivum is very undemanding and thrives almost everywhere - as long as the plant gets enough sun. Houseleeks love it sunny, dry and warm during the growing season and as cold (and dry) as possible in winter. the Houseleek is absolutely hardy and should not be warmer than a maximum of 10 ° C during the cold months.

Planters and substrate

When it comes to planters, there are numerous for houseleek beautiful and unusual planting ideas... how about, for example, a discarded chair planted with Sempervivum, a roof tile or an old teapot? Where you put your houseleeks is entirely up to you and your imagination. The only important thing is that irrigation and rainwater can drain off well - drainage is the most important thing when planting houseleek! - and the right earth. Houseleek feels good in lean succulent or

Cactus soil Very well, but you can also mix it yourself from conventional flower or container plant soil and at least a third of sand.

Plant houseleek

Before the houseleek Put in any planter, it is best to first provide drainage. For this, the selected vessel should have at least one drainage hole (drilled yourself if necessary), although not all materials should be drilled through. However, loose substrates, stones and any kind of substrate ensure the necessary permeability Drainage option for the water - for example, by placing the planter at a slight angle and also protected from it Rains. It also makes sense to take a layer off Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) To fill pottery shards or pebbles under the earth. Finally, do not plant the houseleek too deeply in the substrate and leave a little space with the neighboring plants so that the cuttings can develop.