Hi all, new member hjere!
I have some Houseleek plants & want to establish a couple on my concrete tiled roof, & have no clue how to go about it...have you any ideas please?
You'll need to find a way to keep a little gritty compost on the roof to start them off. Once they're established, they'll make their own compost by natural de-composition (is that the right word?).
The following link might help...
https://www.succulent-plant.com/sempervivum.html
I've never heard of houseleeks... but I do know those plants!
I've seen those plants labeled as "hens and chicks" here locally, and I think they are all related to Sedum? I think sedum is close to the sempervivium family- they do well in rocky areas, like tucked into the side of a mountain rock wall with just a little dirt put in.
Of course I'm THE Bill Murray, just not that actor feller....Sedum is the right plant, known as houseleeks I understand, for the tradition of growing on the tiles of a roof over a doorway for good luck or to ward off evil spirits etc!
hi again!
Sedum is commonly known as stonecrop, and Sempervivum is houseleek. They both belong to the genus Crassulaceae, and can both be found growing on roofs.
Delia
Interesting stuff.
Most I ever do with sedum is crack a dumb joke - usually when somebody new learns about sedum from me. The good part is... they usually don't forget the name after that.
Bill,I had never heard that adage before, I will have to plant some on my roof! I have them growing everywhere else, why not there! Sounds cool.
I love plant lore!