Sempervivum 'Oddity' is one of the most distinctive cultivars in the Sempervivum genus, prized for its unusual, tubular leaves that curl inward, creating a sculptural, quill-like effect rarely seen in succulents. Developed as a sport of Sempervivum tectorum, this cultivar originated in the United States and has since become a collector’s favourite for its peculiar form and reliable hardiness.
The foliage is typically a fresh lime green, with many rosettes developing red to purple highlights at the tips, especially during colder weather or periods of high sun exposure. Each compact rosette reaches around 7–10 cm in diameter and forms a dense, spreading colony over time. Despite its curious appearance, Sempervivum 'Oddity' is remarkably easy to grow and suits a wide range of garden settings—from rockeries and gravel gardens to potted arrangements and green roofs.
This cultivar thrives in full sun to dappled shade and prefers sharply drained, gravelly soils. Like all houseleeks, it is drought-tolerant once established and resists frost well, making it ideal for temperate Australian gardens, especially in southern and inland regions where winter temperatures can drop well below freezing.
Flowering is rare and usually occurs in mature rosettes, which send up star-shaped, soft pink to mauve blooms before naturally dying back. However, the plant freely produces offsets (chicks), quickly filling in any gaps and continuing the clump’s growth cycle. This makes Sempervivum 'Oddity' a fascinating, low-maintenance addition for those looking to add form, colour, and botanical curiosity to their collection.
Sempervivum 'Oddity' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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