houseleek 'Lively Bug'
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An evergreen perennial forming rosettes of fleshy, red and green leaves covered with hairs. Pink, star-shaped flowers may be borne in summer on stems arising from mature rosettes
Scientific classification
- Species
- houseleek 'Lively Bug' (Sempervivum 'Lively Bug')
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- 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 houseleek 'Lively Bug'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of houseleek 'Lively Bug'
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houseleek 'Lively Bug' care guide
- Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
Pruning
PruningRosettes die after flowering and should be carefully removed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by rooting offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, very 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 susceptible to a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
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