Sempervivum Green Wheel, Houseleek, Lakshmi Kamal – Succulent Plant

Description

Sempervivum ‘Green Wheel is a mesmerizing evergreen succulent plant. Its layer after layer of pointy leaves forms a carpet of tightly packed rosettes which gives elegant look to any indoor space.

Sempervivum in Latin means “live forever”. Its name represents the ability to survive even under different conditions, but it also represents the place where houseleek can most often be found – right on the roofs of houses.

• It has fleshy leaves, which may look either glossy or matte.
• It has an attractive rosette shape.
• A tendency to form clumps.
• The tiny, independent offsets can be snipped off and rooted and develop into a new plant.
• They have the ability to survive frosts.

Plant Specifications

Sempervivum Green Wheel Care

Sunlight

1. Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 4 hours
2. Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
• Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Donts

• Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
• Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Sempervivum Green Wheel Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Sempervivum Green Wheel uses

• The main use of the is ornamental. Its flowers can be of various shades (similar to roses) and offer an elegant color to the garden or public place.