Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb Buttons
Cobweb Hen And Chickens
Description
A unique, densely carpeting groundcover with fine white cotton like threads between the leaves tips that form a cobweb appearance. Aptly called “Cobweb Buttons” this plant is one of the many sempervivums in cultivar today. The green leaves can change colors with the seasons to a deep red, almost purple hue. Many sempervivum have the common name, “Hens & Chicks”, referring to the growth pattern of the plant.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.