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houseleek 'Chocolate'

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A mat-forming, evergreen perennial alpine plant with medium-sized chocolate-brown rosettes of fleshy foliage, turning to green in the summer. Pale pink flowers sometimes appear in the summer

Scientific classification

Species: houseleek 'Chocolate' (Sempervivum 'Chocolate')
Genus: Sempervivum
Family: Crassulaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial · Cactus Succulent
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Winter · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of houseleek 'Chocolate'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of houseleek 'Chocolate'

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houseleek 'Chocolate' care guide

Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking

Fertilizing

Ultra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm summer only

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by offsets in spring

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs or alpine houses

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