Pay attention to the location when planting
In order for Sempervivum to survive the winter without injuries, you should make sure that it is in an optimal location when planting. Houseleek gets along very well with extremely little water, but not with moisture or wetness. In addition, the succulents feel most comfortable in a fully sunny and sheltered location - ergo where they are not exposed to continuous rain and / or a constant draft. Sempervivum in planters can be quickly stowed away if necessary and moved to more suitable locations; if the specimens are planted out, moving is not that easy.
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Hibernate houseleek
Basically nothing needs to be considered when the houseleek is overwintered, after all it is a hardy and very insensitive plant with regard to extremely low temperatures. It only becomes problematic when the winter is not really cold, but all the more humid - in such a case, the only thing that helps is to shield the houseleek from the moisture. Otherwise, the moisture-sensitive succulents could rot.
Houseleek in planters - what should you watch out for?
The case is different with houseleek used in planters, because they should be protected from frost - the smaller and narrower the planter, the more important the winter protection. In contrast to planted specimens, the roots in the vessels are in danger of freezing, which is why you should place the vessels on a styrofoam or wooden base and wrap them with a fleece or something similar. It is better not to put the succulents in the house, because they still need the frost.
Tips
If you want to increase houseleek by sowing, you should sow the seeds in small planters from January / February and put them outdoors. The plants belong to the cold sprouts, which is why the sprout inhibition must be broken by a period of frost. However, you can achieve the same effect by placing the seeds in a bag of damp sand in the fridge's vegetable drawer for a few weeks.
