
When I think of succulents my mind turns towards exotic plants like cacti and particularly the succulents found in the South African Karoo (apparently one third of all succulents species). But – the common house leek found on any old roof around here and on walls and the like is a succulent, too.
Interesting that they grow on rooftops. We don’t see that here, but I have them in my garden. I’ve only known them as Hens and Chicks.
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I’ve read that hens&chicks name as well. They are mainly found on really old roofs, in need of new tiles and general repairs.
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That is a wonderful little plant 🙂
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Just their name in German “wurz” sounds weird (to me). It’s half a “root” (Wurzel) and it grows in (or on?) houses. I just feel the word would be suited to a much bigger plant not such a small, dainty little thing.
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It is a weird word for a little plant. It has a big sound as you say better for bigger plants 🙂
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