Sempervivum montanum is a perennial succulent, with naturally occurring plants of green color. For gardeners and collectors displayed a large number of decorative varieties. There are also 6 subspecies of sempervivum montanum, some of which have a yellow leaf tint.
Sempervivum calcareum is an interesting species, its peculiarity is that it likes to grow on limestone soils. The leaves also have a bluish tinge, and the tips of the leaves can be brown.
The feature of this species is a smooth transition of colors from the tips of the leaf to its bases. Such transitions create a unique effect. Description The size of the rosette may vary from 1 to 4 inches or more depending on the variety. Leaves smooth without clear color borders.
This species of sempervivum is different from other representatives of the genus, some botanists distinguish it in a separate genus Jovibarba. The average size of the rosettes is 1.5 inches, the maximum size is 3 inches. Plants of this species are mainly green in color, sometimes having dark red leaf tips, and there are varieties …
This species is very interesting, its rosette is covered with a white web, similar plants are not so much in nature. Medium size 1.5 inches, growing on rocks in the mountains of Europe. Adapted to all soil types, drought-resistant.
Common houseleek (folk name) spread in southern Europe, likes to grow in the mountains on the rocks. The diameter of the rosettes is 3-4 inches, the color of the leaves is green with dark tips.