Sempervivum arachnoideum cobweb is a low-growing succulent reaching a height of about 3” inches.

Each rosette measures about 1” – 1.5” inch in diameter whereas the entire plant spreads approximately 8” – 12” inches wide.

The mother rosette, known as the Hen, spreads in a circular pattern by growing horizontal stems in every direction.

These stems produce new rosettes called offsets or chicks.

Each new rosette becomes independent of the mother rosette by developing its own root system before detaching itself from the connecting stolon.

Cobweb hens and chicks are a relatively fast-growing succulent, but it is monocarpic which means it dies after flowering.

This, however, does not affect the overall beauty of the plant as there are several offsets to take the place of the dead rosettes and fill any gaps created.