houseleek 'Silver Thaw'
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A compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial alpine with tightly-packed, hairy silver-green rosettes with pink outer leaves. Mature foliage may turn more of a burgundy-red
Scientific classification
- Species
- houseleek 'Silver Thaw' (Sempervivum 'Silver Thaw')
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of houseleek 'Silver Thaw'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of houseleek 'Silver Thaw'
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houseleek 'Silver Thaw' care guide
- Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by 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 susceptible to a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to sempervivum leaf miner, slugs and snails, and vine weevil larvae
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