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Baron von Verdant is a Sempervivum tectorum, commonly called Common houseleek · Hens and chicks · Jupiter's beard.

6 sunbeams · 0 sunbursts · 5 followers.

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  1. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    The fall light through the window is making Baron von Verdant's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making Baron von Verdant's colors pop.

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  2. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    Repotted Baron von Verdant before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

    Repotted Baron von Verdant before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

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  3. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    Gave Baron von Verdant one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

    Gave Baron von Verdant one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

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  4. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    Dropped the feeding schedule — Baron von Verdant is winding down for the year.

    Dropped the feeding schedule — Baron von Verdant is winding down for the year.

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  5. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    Watered and rotated toward the sun.

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  6. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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  7. Baron von Verdant Sempervivum tectorum

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    Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.

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About this plant

Common name Common houseleek · Hens and chicks · Jupiter's beard
Scientific name Sempervivum tectorum
Sun Full sun
Water Low; drought tolerant, avoid soggy soil
Soil Lean, gritty, sharply drained soil
Nickname Baron von Verdant
Pet safety Yes, non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty Easy

Fun facts

  • Romans planted houseleeks on roofs, believing they protected the house from lightning — hence "tectorum", meaning "of the rooftops".
  • Each rosette is monocarpic: it flowers once after a few years, then dies, leaving its offsets to carry on.
  • The Latin name Sempervivum means "always alive", a nod to the plant's extreme hardiness and drought tolerance.
  • Its leaves were once used in folk medicine as a cooling remedy for burns and stings, much like aloe.

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