Sempervivum arachnoideum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Sempervivum arachnoideum, also known as the Cobweb House Leek, is a flowering succulent that grows only about 3 inches tall. It forms a hairy, web-like rosette of very distinctive pink flowers that are hermaphroditic and usually borne on stems.
Common Name |
Cobweb House-leek
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Sempervivum arachnoideum
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Genus
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Sempervivum
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Sempervivum arachnoideum.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Sempervivum arachnoideum needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Sempervivum arachnoideum needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Sempervivum arachnoideum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Sempervivum arachnoideum to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Sempervivum arachnoideum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Sempervivum arachnoideum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Sempervivum arachnoideum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
3 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Sempervivum arachnoideum toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Sempervivum arachnoideum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Sempervivum arachnoideum Native Region |
Find out where the Sempervivum arachnoideum plant originated. |
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Country |
Italy
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Specific Location
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This plant is native from the European mountains, including the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians |
