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Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) Care Guide

Care guide for Houseleek: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Houseleek

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✅ Houseleek is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.2 m (0.5 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.