Sempervivum tectorum
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A hardy alpine succulent forming tight rosettes of green leaves tipped with deep red. Commonly known as the Houseleek, this species is easy to grow and develops clusters of offsets that form attractive mats over time. Excellent in pots, rock gardens, or troughs.
Care
- Light: Full sun to partial shade. Colour is best with good light exposure.
- Water: Moderate watering through the warmer months, reducing over winter. Avoid waterlogging.
- Temperature: Frost tolerant; suited to cool to temperate climates.
- Media: Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- Feeding: Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertiliser during the growing season for best colour.
Key Characteristics
- Rosette size: 5-15 cm across
- Leaf colour: Green with red tips
- Growth habit: Offsetting rosettes forming clumps
- Flowers: Pink-purple, star-shaped blooms in summer
- Position: Ideal for pots, rockeries, or green roofs
Any decorative slip pots shown in photos are not included.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
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Size: 66mm Pot
