Sempervivum balcanicum

A Balkan houseleek of mountain rocks, often treated as part of the Sempervivum marmoreum group. It is fully hardy and wants full sun, sharp drainage and a real cold winter. Grow it outdoors rather than indoors.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

It forms rosettes in rock crevices, on stony slopes and in open mountain grassland on limestone and other rock.

The Greek records are from about 1,200 to 2,100 m.

AlbaniaBulgariaCzechia-SlovakiaGreeceHungaryItalyNW. Balkan Pen.RomaniaUkraine

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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