“Sempervivum” GenusSucculentsThe genus Sempervivum is commonly known as the house leeks. It is a genus of flowering plants consisting of 40 species and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Sempervivum means ‘forever alive,’ so it also has the common name ‘liveforever.’ The species in this genus form beautiful rosettes, which later offset, producing smaller clusters. Thus plants in this genus fall under the ‘hen and chicks’ category. When conditions are right, Sempervivums offset prolifically, and they can quickly colonize a location if unchecked.They are found in habitats in Iran, Turkey, Armenia, Morocco, and other parts of the Sahara Desert. It takes a few hours for sempervivums to flower, but they are usually monocarpic. This means that they often die when they flower once. The death of these plants isn’t a significant problem for a collector because their reproduction is usually asexual. A plant must produce enough offsets to replace it often when it dies.Sempervivum flowers are hermaphrodites, but the positioning of stamens vis a vis the anther makes fertilization difficult, thus the difficulty in sexual reproduction. Flowers are rarely white but primarily pink, yellow, and red. They are star-shaped, with each being like a six-point star. Sempervivum Plants On Succulent CityThe Hens And Chicks Plant ‘Sempervivum Tectorum’Sempervivum Arachnoideum (The Cobweb Houseleek)Sempervivum Calcareum (The Limestone Houseleek)The Mountain Houseleek Plant ‘Sempervivum Montanum’The Job’s Beard Succulent ‘Sempervivum Heuffelii’Sempervivum OdditySempervivum ‘Gold Nugget’Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cebenese’Sempervivum SilverineLike this:Like Loading...RelatedTweetPin1Share1 Shares ABOUT ME Richard Miller Salute everyone. It's Richard, the author of this Succulent & Xeriscaping blog. I am a traveler and a nature lover looking for a connection with the wild green. In my journey, I found a love for succulents and xeriscaping. What attracts me is the long-lasting & unique beauty of every plant I have the chance to see with my own eyes. Welcome to my little blog and let's enjoy a good time together! Contact me: richard.succulentcity@gmail.comLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Connect with us on social!Pinterest Instagram YouTube Facebook