cobweb houseleek
Also known as: cobweb sedum
S. arachnoideum is an evergreen perennial forming a mat of fleshy rosettes 1-3cm across, leaves green or reddish, with cobwebby white hairs at the tips. Starry pink flowers 1cm in width in flat cymes on stems to 12cm
Scientific classification
- Species
- cobweb houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum)
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cobweb houseleek
Distribution map
Pyrenees to Carpath.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cobweb houseleek
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cobweb houseleek care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring, or root offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a rust
Pests
Can get vine weevil
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