Sempervivum heuffelii
Also known as: Heuffel's houseleek
Unlike its chick-producing cousins, H. It belongs to the Sempervivum genus, comes from Balkans (Carpathians), stays around Rosettes 4–10 cm, clumping by splitting, and tolerates USDA 4–8; hardy to -30 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Sempervivum
- Origin: Balkans (Carpathians)
- Mature size: Rosettes 4–10 cm, clumping by splitting
- Hardiness: USDA 4–8; hardy to -30 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Origin
- Balkans (Carpathians)
- Mature size
- Rosettes 4–10 cm, clumping by splitting
- Growth habit
- Rosettes that split apart rather than produce chicks
- Leaf colour
- Ivory, red, purple and green colour forms
- Flower colour
- Yellow-white
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8; hardy to -30 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Heuffel's houseleek
About the Sempervivum heuffelii
Unlike its chick-producing cousins, H. heuffelii propagates by splitting its rosettes in half — and comes in extraordinary colour forms (ivory, red, two-tone). Cold-hardy to -30 °C.
Care and cultivation
The hardiest succulents — outdoor year-round even in snow. Full sun, gritty soil, and let them dry between waterings. Each rosette flowers once then dies; the 'chicks' around it carry on. Light: Full sun. Water: Every 1–2 weeks in summer growth; dry in winter. Soil: Gritty mix; excellent in rock gardens.
Description
Sempervivum heuffelii is a Sempervivum succulent from Balkans (Carpathians). Unlike its chick-producing cousins, H. heuffelii propagates by splitting its rosettes in half — and comes in extraordinary colour forms (ivory, red, two-tone). Cold-hardy to -30 °C.
Identification
Key identification features: Ivory, red, purple and green colour forms leaves in a Rosettes that split apart rather than produce chicks form, reaching Rosettes 4–10 cm, clumping by splitting. Also known as Heuffel's houseleek. Nickname: 'Heuffel's houseleek'. Nickname: 'Heuffel's houseleek'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Sempervivum heuffelii?
Every 1–2 weeks in summer growth; dry in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Sempervivum heuffelii toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Sempervivum heuffelii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.