Sempervivum montanum
Also known as: Mountain houseleek
A small mountain houseleek with wine-tipped rosettes from the European highlands. It belongs to the Sempervivum genus, comes from European mountains, stays around Rosettes 3–6 cm, and tolerates USDA 4–8. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Sempervivum
- Origin: European mountains
- Mature size: Rosettes 3–6 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 4–8
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Origin
- European mountains
- Mature size
- Rosettes 3–6 cm
- Growth habit
- Small mountain rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Dark wine-tipped green rosettes
- Flower colour
- Deep pink
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Mountain houseleek
About the Sempervivum montanum
A small mountain houseleek with wine-tipped rosettes from the European highlands. Cold-hardy and compact.
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 montanum is a Sempervivum succulent from European mountains. A small mountain houseleek with wine-tipped rosettes from the European highlands. Cold-hardy and compact.
Identification
Key identification features: Dark wine-tipped green rosettes leaves in a Small mountain rosettes form, reaching Rosettes 3–6 cm. Also known as Mountain houseleek. Nickname: 'Mountain houseleek'. Nickname: 'Mountain houseleek'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Sempervivum montanum?
Every 1–2 weeks in summer growth; dry in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Sempervivum montanum 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 montanum, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.