Houseleek SucculentsSempervivum in Latin means "live forever". Old people believed that it would protect them from lightning, diseases and witches. Houseleeks are quite drought tolerant; you can wait until the lower leaves show signs of wrinkling before watering. Overwatering may lead to rot. It's worth noting that houseleek tend to produce offsets at their base, making top watering challenging as it may not reach the soil.