{"product_id":"sempervivum-montanum","title":"Sempervivum montanum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSempervivum montanum\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as Dwarf House Leek, is a compact, cold-hardy succulent that forms dense clusters of small pointed rosettes. The foliage changes from green to deep red and burgundy depending on light levels, temperature and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is primarily an outdoor plant and is well suited to pots, rock gardens, troughs and other exposed positions with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Grow in full sun to light afternoon shade. Strong light produces the most compact growth and deepest colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow the potting mix to dry before watering again. Avoid keeping the rosettes continually wet, particularly during cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Very cold tolerant and able to withstand frost once established. Protect from prolonged wet conditions rather than ordinary winter cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a coarse, sharply draining succulent mix. Avoid heavy or water-retentive soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed lightly during active growth. Excess fertiliser can produce soft, open growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rosettes with pointed, finely hairy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen growth develops red to burgundy colouring under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces offsets that gradually form a dense mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for outdoor pots, rockeries, walls and alpine-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent tolerance of frost and cold conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual mature rosettes may flower and then die, while surrounding offsets continue growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour is normally pink to reddish-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e Colour and rosette shape will vary with the season and growing conditions. Plants may be greener during active growth or when grown under lower light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Farm","offers":[{"title":"66mm pot","offer_id":52283957575968,"sku":"S213","price":11.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/sempervivum-montanum-potted-plant.jpg?v=1788150495","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/sempervivum-montanum","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}