The undemanding hunger artist Sempervivum (it's not for nothing that this plant is called "ever-living") is perfect for realizing various unusual planting ideas. We have therefore put together a few for you here.
What original planting ideas are there for houseleeks?
Creative planting ideas for houseleeks include planting roof tiles, stones, discarded dishes, pieces of roots or old chairs. Make sure there is good drainage, as these succulents love dryness and cannot tolerate wetness.
Planting houseleeks in roof tiles
Why do they always have to be boring plant pots? Instead, simply use an old (or newly purchased) roof tile (€24.00 on Amazon), the hollow of which can easily be filled with some succulent soil and planted with various houseleeks. Also add some stones to allow excess water to drain away easily. It's not for nothing that the houseleek is nicknamed "roofroot".
Planting houseleeks on stone
Large and small stones have the advantage that they cannot store water and therefore do not pose a risk of waterlogging. They also store heat and radiate it back into their surroundings - perfect for heat and sun-loving housewives in summer! A small gap or hollow in the stone is enough to plant smaller houseleek species in a little soil. Also very interesting is a combination of different stones, between which several semperviva shine out and overgrow them over time.
Planting houseleeks in discarded dishes
Discarded, perhaps even broken dishes of all kinds also make wonderful planters for houseleeks. Clay and enamel dishes, porcelain, tin or other metal, earthenware, ceramics. Before you next want to dispose of a chipped cup or an unfashionable coffee pot, check whether it can be used or reused as a planter. Attics and basements are also great treasure troves for such pieces.
Planting houseleeks on root pieces
Perhaps you recently dug up an old tree in your garden and are now left with a large root? Maybe you found a particularly beautiful piece of driftwood on the beach during your last vacation? A big clam? Such documents are also ideal for planting with houseleeks. The sempervivas, which only have very shallow roots, do not require too much soil and most species do not grow particularly large and can therefore nestle well in smaller cracks.
Planting houseleeks on an old chair
A particularly nice idea is to fill the seat of a discarded chair with soil and plant various succulents on it. You can hang other containers planted with houseleeks on the back of the chair, such as soup ladles. These will be overgrown by the cushion-like growing semperviva and after a few years will become a very interesting eye-catcher in the garden.
Tip
Whatever planting idea you want to realize, always make sure there is good drainage - houseleeks love dryness and absolutely cannot tolerate moisture.