Houseleek

They are winter hardy in all other zones above 3.Provide full sun to your hens and chicks throughout the winter, cutting back any other plants that may shade even a portion of the plant colony.Monitor water and soil moisture very carefully during the...

Not likely to come true from seed. Soil pH: Not particular about soil pH. Seeds: Each flower will turn into a brown capsule containing tiny light brown seeds. These plants are often tucked into rooftop corners in Europe, giving rise to another common...

Grows With: Lavendula (lavender), Rosmarinus (rosemary), other Sempervivum, other plants that can tolerate extreme drought. Fertilizer: No need to fertilize. Soil pH: Not particular about soil pH.

Works wonders in poor, well-drained soils in full sun. Place plants 6-8” apart. Hardy 'Silver Suede' is covered all over with a fine peach fuzz, giving them a matte texture and hazy blue-green hue.

Planted en masse, Sempervivum makes for an interesting landscape feature. Rarely needs dividing, but can be divided spring-early autumn by detaching chicks from the mother plant. Diseases & Pests: Does not do well in wet locations or heavy soils.

Grows With: Lavendula (lavender), Rosmarinus (rosemary), other Sempervivum, other plants that can tolerate extreme drought. Fertilizer: No need to fertilize. Soil pH: Not particular about soil pH.

Water Use: Low Watering Details: Barely water except in very extreme drought conditions. Each rosette will die after it has blossomed; remove these dead plants from the garden. What You'll Grow Plant: Up to 4” tall and 5” wide evergreen rosettes of...

They are great for rock gardens as well as low-growing borders in especially dry areas, such as stone walls or exposed foundations where it is hot and dry. Planted en masse, Sempervivum makes for an interesting landscape feature.

These primitive, leafy types of cacti also have non-succulent stems. The cuticle also protects the cactus from germs that may try to invade through the skin.Since a cactus is covered in a waxy cuticle, the main way a cactus can lose water is through its...

If your succulents are growing in the ground, plant them in a base of perlite, coarse sand, coarse vermiculite, or pumice mixed with half peat moss, compost, or cactus soil.If you can add additional drainage by planting the beds on a slight slope, so...

Hens and chicks don't need much fertilizer and should rarely be watered. Divide the chicks from the mother plant at least every two years to prevent overcrowding. A fun project is learning how to grow hens and chicks from the offsets.

The plant doesn't need any fertilizer. Proper watering is critical because succulent plants rot quickly in soggy, waterlogged soil. Allow 6 to 12 inches between the plant and the bulb.

That includes plants in the cactus clan. Underwatered succulents tend to dry out and turn brown.Succulents have the reputation for drought tolerance because they store water, but that doesn't mean they can bake all summer long without a drop to drink.