Miniature Fairy Garden Sempervivum arachnoideum, Red Cobweb, Hens and Chicks
The name cobweb derives from the rosettes being covered with fine, white threads which crisscross like a cobweb. These succulent perennial plants are really desert plants, so they want sharply draining, gritty soil and must have full hot sun. They will even grow well in pure gravel. If planting outside, even old hard clay will be just fine if mounded so it will have good drainage. Bark or wood chips is not recommended, because they can rot the plants. The neat rosettes multiply freely by runners that form dense colonies. Flowering rosettes die after bloom time, but are quickly replaced. Try to use mini rosettes in the miniature garden as cabbage look-a-likes. (Note: Miniatures are small items that pose potential choking hazards to small children. They are not toys. Any accessories pictured are not included, for illustrative purposes only.)