Hardy or sensitive to frost?

Pay attention to the location when planting

So that Sempervivum survives the winter without injuries, you should start with the planting an optimal location respect, think highly of. Houseleek works very well with extremely little water, but not with moisture or moisture. Wet. In addition, the succulents feel most comfortable in a fully sunny and sheltered location - ergo where they are not continuously rained and / or exposed to a constant draft. Sempervivum in planters can be quickly stowed away if necessary and relocated to more suitable locations; when the specimens are planted out, it is not that easy to move.

Hibernate houseleek

Basically, when wintering the Houseleek nothing should be taken into account, after all, it is a winter-hardy and very insensitive plant with regard to extremely low temperatures. It only becomes problematic when the winter is not really cold, but all the more humid - in such a case, the only thing that helps is the houseleeks

to shield against moisture. Otherwise, the moisture-sensitive succulents could rot.

Houseleek in planters - what should you watch out for?

The case is different with houseleeks used in planters, because they should protected from frost - the smaller and narrower the planter, the more important winter protection is. In contrast to planted specimens, the roots in the vessels threaten to freeze, which is why you place the vessels on a styrofoam or wooden base and cover with a fleece or similar. ä. should wrap around. It is better not to put the succulents in the house, because they still need the frost.