Houseleeks 'Hart 8' (Sempervivum 'Hart 8')

Houseleeks 'Hart 8'

Also known as: Hen and chicks 'Hart 8'

Houseleeks 'Hart 8' is a cultivar of Sempervivum with a distinct coloration of two-colored leaves, which are pale green at the bottom and shift to an attractive burgundy at their tips. This cultivar is part of the Chick Charms series developed by Chris Hansen. These tough succulent plants thrive in parts of the garden with poor soil and drainage where other plants can’t grow.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

10 cm to 15 cm

Plant Height

Pink

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Houseleeks 'Hart 8'

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Houseleeks 'Hart 8' requires minimal watering, adjusted based on weather, plant state, and soil conditions. In hot or dormant periods, reduce watering to once every 1-2 weeks. Observe leaf health and soil moisture, and adjust frequency based on pot type for optimal care.

Fertilize: Most succulent plants, including houseleeks 'Hart 8', thrive in nutrient-poor conditions and typically do not require fertilization. A little slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early summer, but avoid fertilizing during dormancy to prevent potential damage from excess nutrients.

Pruning: Houseleeks 'Hart 8' is resilient with succulent rosettes, needing minimal pruning in early spring. Remove dead leaves for health and aesthetics, promoting airflow to prevent rot. Sterilize tools to avoid disease, and regularly check for offsets to encourage growth for a thriving garden specimen.

Propagation: Succulent plants can be propagated using seeds, but cutting leaves is more effective, especially in spring and autumn. Cut a healthy leaf, place it on slightly humid soil, and ensure a temperature of 25℃ (77℉) with bright scattered light. Buds typically appear in 1-2 weeks.

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