- Hens and Chicks
Botanical name: sempervivum tectorum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 12 inches in height with up to an 18 inch spread
Bloom time: summer. This succulent does not bloom until it is at least 3 – 4 years old and it only blooms once in its lifetime. It has a life expectancy of about 7 years.
Hardy zone: zones 5 – 9 (can handle temperatures down to 30 degrees)
Flower color: pink, purple
Foliage color: green, blue, purple, pink, red, gray
Growth rate: can reach maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: no pruning necessary
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: succulent garden, groundcover
Light needs: about 6 hours of sun a day, but can tolerate less
Special features: Medical benefits
Watering instructions: drought tolerant, weekly watering recommended
Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: snake plant, aloe vera, Echeveria
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
