You will receive at least one bare rooted plant, depending on
the size, in most cases it will be more than one plant however. As a
succulent this plant does not have many roots. Houseleeks do best in
pots rather than in garden beds. They like stones or pebbles on top of
the soil. It did survive our Katoomba winter last year with snow and
all.
The House Leek, or “never dying” flower of cottage roofs,
which is commonly known also as Stone-crop or hen and chicks, grows
plentifully on walls and the tops of small buildings throughout Great
Britain. It has been largely planted about the roofs of
small houses throughout the country, particularly in Scotland, because
supposed to guard against lightning and thunderstorms; likewise as
protective against the enchantments of sorcerers. Houseleek can
withstand both cold and long periods without moisture.
Houseleek
has very similar effects on our skin, like aloe. It is considered one
of the safest natural cures for skin with almost no side effects. Houseleek
is a great first aid and accelerating treatment for burns, frostbite
and sunburn. Relieves insect bites, relieves itching, redness and
swelling. We can also use it on minor skin injuries, scratches and
abrasions, accelerates healing and reduces inflammation. Juice and
leaves was used for the treatment and inflammatory skin diseases.
Internally it was used as a gargle for
sore throat, inflammation of the mouth and bronchitis. Folk healers
also prescribe it for diarrhoea or expel intestinal parasites.
Common names: Thunder Plant, Liveforever, Jupiter’s Eye, Thor’s Beard, Aaron’s Rod and Hens & Chicks.
Latin name: Sempervivum tectorum; Crassula or stonecrop family