History

Sempervivum was already used early on in many civilisations. In Scandinavia, these plants could be found on rooftops and people believed they scared off evil spirits. In Roman times, they supposedly provided protection against lightning.

The Romans were convinced that the juice of the Sempervivum kept caterpillars away from their vegetables. In the traditional medicine of the old days, the juice of crushed leaves was used for skin disorders such as burns, warts, insect bites and irritated eyes.

Today, these plants are used for decoration in gardens, planters, pots and trays because their colours and shapes are very attractive.

 

 

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