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Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) potted plant, organic
$8.50
Family: Stonecrop (Crassulaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 10
(Common Houseleek, Hen and Chicks, Semper = Always, Vivum = Living) Probably the commonest of outdoor hardy succulents, this plant has been closely associated with human habitation since antiquity. Requiring little or no soil and storing water, nutritive and medicinal energy in its plump leaves, it is the mainstay of the “living roof” and is said to protect the house from lightning and fire, which does indeed make sense. I find them pleasant to chew, slightly lemony and definitely astringent to the mucous membranes. Traditional use (TWM): antiinflammatory, sore throat and infection, sunburn, old burns, stings of insects, applied to the temples for headache. Plant prefers sun and dryish, fast-draining soil. Does very well wedged between stones on a wall or tiles on a roof. You just nestle it down into any crack and it’ll take hold. By the way, it won’t make your house “leek.” The word leek has an ancient origin meaning houseplant. Keep these little succulents close to home. They are really sweet companions. Space 3 to 6 inches apart.
Potted plant, certified organically grown
Only 10 left in stock
Question
Isidora –
Can I use it to make home remedies for my health? Is it organic and edible?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Isadora,,
Thnks for writing. There is an upsurge of demand for Sempervivum, which I have observed and served with glee. We have always grown these frost-hardy suculents and eaten them in small amounts. More on this in “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 2” which is recommended. These plants are organically certified by Oregon Tilth, and like everything we offer these are untreated and not genetically modified. Richo
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Question
Jeanne –
Would these do well on the northeast facing roof of our woodshed? Or do they require more sunlight?
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Richo Cech –
roof house leeks they call them, not that they make your house leak, mind you. they’ll do fine on any appropriately prepared live roof, as long as they get a little sun at least. r
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Monija –
My plants survived well during shipping, The are healthy and beautiful and growing nicely. I’m very satisfied!
Two or tree drops of fresh squeezed leaves juice directly into the ear is great for earache and ear infection. It is excellent for wounds, sores, burns, insect bites and abscesses. Houseleek and Honey is natural cure for fibroids and cysts. Widely planted and popular in Europe. Some people believe this plant has the ability to protect a house and keeps the household members safe and prosperous.
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canoeing1st –
OH, how beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing this picture!! I am looking forward to having this beauty in my collection!!
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Tiff –
If I got 1 of thesez would it multiply over the years?
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Richo Cech –
hi tiff, yes actually they multiply within the first year. our stock on the sempervivum is quite robust right now. r
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Phyllis Cooper –
Oh my, I have these that I had gotten from my grandmother. She passed away in 1994. I had no idea these had medicinal value. Could you tell me the best way to use this. Tincture? I am a newbie to all this.
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Richo Cech –
hi phyllis, old world herbalists used sempervivum in the fresh form, not a tincture. Traditional use (TWM): antiinflammatory, sore throat and infection, sunburn, old burns, stings of insects, applied to the temples for headache.
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