[Succulents] Sempervivum "Hairy Balls"
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Sempervivums are also known as "house leeks" or "hens and chicks". In Europe they have been grown on the top of roofs to seal roof leaks! And the mother plant typically grows many little offsets all around its side, hence the name "hens and chicks". They can grow between 3cm to 15cm in diameter, and the amazing range of hybrids and cultivars have produced a wide variety of looks.
It can be grown in pots or in rockeries, borders, gardens, rock walls and even roof gardens, in full sun or partial shade. It can also be indoors but will require bright sunny position. They often change their colouring as the weather warms up or cools, which is fascinating to watch.
Plant You Will Receive
The plant you receive will look similar to the one displayed in the photos (with variations in leaf colour)
.
The plant in the photos is displayed in a 70mm pot.
It will be sent bare-rooted, without soil. If you would like a pink plastic pot to go with the plant, please select the "With 70mm pot" option in the shopping cart. You will then receive a 70mm plastic pot with your plant.
Recommended Care
Buy potting soil designed for Succulents and Cacti, if you're uncertain about soil type.
Alternatively, you can use 50% normal potting soil with 50% pumice.
Usually water every 3 or 4 days is sufficient. Soak the soil completely, then let it dry completely before re-watering. Succulents do NOT like soggy soil stuck around their roots, so a bit more neglect is usually better than too much coddling!
Postage
Due to quarantine restrictions, we apologise that we cannot send plants to WA, NT or Tasmania, or outside Australia.
Postage Australia-wide will be by Australian Post. To ensure health of the plants, orders will only be posted on the first Monday or Tuesday after payment has been received (so that plants are not stuck at a post depot over the weekend).
We are happy to combine postage on purchases of multiple plants:
For a 500g Box = $10 ( usually fits up to 1 plant of this size)
3 Kg Box = $15,
5Kg Box = $25.
It can be grown in pots or in rockeries, borders, gardens, rock walls and even roof gardens, in full sun or partial shade. It can also be indoors but will require bright sunny position. They often change their colouring as the weather warms up or cools, which is fascinating to watch.
Plant You Will Receive
The plant you receive will look similar to the one displayed in the photos (with variations in leaf colour)
.
The plant in the photos is displayed in a 70mm pot.
It will be sent bare-rooted, without soil. If you would like a pink plastic pot to go with the plant, please select the "With 70mm pot" option in the shopping cart. You will then receive a 70mm plastic pot with your plant.
Recommended Care
Buy potting soil designed for Succulents and Cacti, if you're uncertain about soil type.
Alternatively, you can use 50% normal potting soil with 50% pumice.
Usually water every 3 or 4 days is sufficient. Soak the soil completely, then let it dry completely before re-watering. Succulents do NOT like soggy soil stuck around their roots, so a bit more neglect is usually better than too much coddling!
Postage
Due to quarantine restrictions, we apologise that we cannot send plants to WA, NT or Tasmania, or outside Australia.
Postage Australia-wide will be by Australian Post. To ensure health of the plants, orders will only be posted on the first Monday or Tuesday after payment has been received (so that plants are not stuck at a post depot over the weekend).
We are happy to combine postage on purchases of multiple plants:
For a 500g Box = $10 ( usually fits up to 1 plant of this size)
3 Kg Box = $15,
5Kg Box = $25.
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