Sempervivum calcareum
CrassulaceaeSempervivum calcareum · a succulent of the Crassulaceae family, featuring hardy rosettes that reproduce via stolons. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert under full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Sempervivum calcareum
Sempervivum calcareum, of the Crassulaceae family, originates in mountainous Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians) and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. The most striking thing about this plant is compact rosettes, with cobwebs in some spp., a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
At Succulentae we produce Sempervivum calcareum with artisanal technique in southeastern Spain, following a cultivation protocol that replicates the sun, dryness and mineral conditions of its native habitat. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Sempervivum calcareum | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | mountainous Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians) | |
| Natural habitat | alpine ridges and rocks | |
| Adult size | 5-15 cm | |
| Flowering | terminal flowering · the rosette dies after flowering | |
| Propagation | offset (short stolons) | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
In medieval Europe, Sempervivums ("Houseleek") were planted on country houses because they were believed to protect against lightning. Charlemagne went so far as to require his subjects by edict to plant them.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; very drought-resistant
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Very hardy; tolerates hard frosts
