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Water Mountain Houseleek sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Also known as Alpine House-Leek · Alpine Sempervivum · Mountain House-Leek
Mountain Houseleek (Sempervivum montanum) is a hardy succulent forming dense rosettes of fleshy leaves, ideal for rock gardens and dry, sunny locations.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best compact growth and color. Can tolerate partial shade.
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Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
25% intensity
Gritty, well-drained soil, sandy loam, rocky
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Hardy in cold climates. Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season. Tolerates heat if drainage is good.
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Minimal feeding required. Fertilize once in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Mountain Houseleek sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Pruning is minimal for Sempervivum montanum. Remove any dead or damaged leaves as they appear to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential disease. Dead flower stalks can also be trimmed off after blooming.
Propagate Sempervivum montanum easily by offsets (chicks) that form around the mother plant. Gently separate the offsets when they are a good size and pot them in well-draining soil. They root quickly.
Repot Mountain Houseleek every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes overcrowded with offsets. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the root ball to avoid excess moisture retention.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sempervivum |
| Species | Sempervivum montanum |
Similar in genus Sempervivum
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