The different types and varieties of houseleek are perfect plants for the “lazy” or for gardeners with little time. The thick-leaf plants do well with extremely little water and almost never need to be watered. However, they are very sensitive to moisture, especially waterlogging.
How often should you water houseleeks?
Houseleeks (Sempervivum) rarely need to be watered because they store water in their leaves and can survive without it for a long time. Water only when the leaves show signs of dryness. Protect the plant from constant rain and waterlogging, as they are very sensitive to moisture.
Houseleek is a succulent plant
Houseleeks (Sempervivum)) belong to the thick-leaved family (Crassulaceae) and therefore - like cacti - to the succulents. This special genus of plants has adapted optimally to dry locations by storing water in its tissues - in the case of the thick-leaved plants and thus the houseleeks, in the leaves. Thanks to this storage, houseleeks can survive without water for a very long time and only need to be watered rarely. Basically, you only need to water the houseleek when the leaves show signs of dryness.
Tip
However, it is important to protect the plants from constant rain and therefore high humidity, especially in wet times - houseleeks, in contrast to drought, cannot tolerate them at all.
