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Sempervivum

Hens and Chicks

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Hardy rosette succulents known as Hens and Chicks. Produces offsets around the mother plant. Drought-tolerant perennials ideal for rock gardens, requiring full sun exposure.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hens and Chicks
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sempervivum
Species Various
Origin Europe, Mediterranean
Blooming Pink/red star-shaped flowers on tall stalks in late summer; the mother plant dies after blooming
Leaf Color Green, purple, red, variegated
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Very well-draining cactus/succulent mix with pumice or perlite to prevent root rot

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, reduce significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for compact growth; partial shade tolerated but may stretch leggy in winter

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding required, apply dilute succulent fertilizer once in early spring

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Pruning

Remove dead flower stalks after blooming, remove offsets (chicks) to propagate or thin clumps

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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