Hen and Chicks | |
Houseleek |
Soil type: | Well draining: raoe. slstJo n iteeecunniio tnsrTrtyue eswhrpp nie aolkkeimty hiee dsawl wuolrdalliah dt w.de Loamy / Medium Other |
Water: | Very low Average |
Uses: | Accent |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall Year Round: ebe tsroba erva iool me fym eterlasbys I Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Useful for timber production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile: uomedn sqetaubittr,ieegndis fSnyrmei itrpoing mv aae sit rro Provide darkness Scarify seeds Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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