houseleek 'Crispyn'
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A mat-forming succulent, making compact rosettes to 6cm across, composed of fleshy, pointed, dark purple-red leaves. In summer it produces a 15cm tall flowerspike bearing starry pink flowers. The rosettes die after flowering but are replaced by offsets on lateral runners
Scientific classification
- Species
- houseleek 'Crispyn' (Sempervivum 'Crispyn')
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent
- 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 'Crispyn'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of houseleek 'Crispyn'
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houseleek 'Crispyn' care guide
- Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
Fertilizing
FertilizingUltra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm summer only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. In pots use a 50:50 mix of loam-based potting compost and grit. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
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