Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan'

Hen And Chicks

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Common Name:

Hen And Chicks

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Description

Sempervivum tectorum (common houseleek) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe.

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Blooming

In summer, the full-grown rosettes (hens) produce a loose panicle of small pink, purplish, or white star-shaped flowers somewhat resembling daisies. The hens die after flowering.

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Growth

Rosette-forming perennials with succulent, evergreen leaves. They spread slowly to form low, dense mats by producing new offsets at the end of runners. Does best in full sun.

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Planting

Divide clumps or pick off individual "chicks" and plant them anytime during the primary growing season (spring and early summer). Sow seeds in an area that is protected from the cold. Do this in the spring.

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Pest

Prone to Endophyllum rust.

Hen And Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Cleveland Morgan') - Interesting facts

Members of the genus Sempervivum are often times covered with a web of hairs, or trichomes, which form a mat over the plant. These mats of hairs are mostly white, which provides a reflective barrier that prevents excessive absorption of solar radiation. If the plant absorbs too much light it can overheat and as a result will suffer. The mats of hairs also provide a boundary of air around the surface of the plants which can decrease the rate of water loss from the plants. The genus Sempervivum is in the family Crassulaceae. This family is known to have a special type of metabolism that combats excess water loss. The webs of hairs are another anatomical feature used to prevent high rates of water loss.