| Hens and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever | |
| Hen and Chicks |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (SK) Slovakia |
| Soil type: | Dry Loamy / Medium |
| Water: | Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer: y blovsirbm o seee lay ettasoImre erbaf Fall Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Suitable for wintersowing: s Sfasi tnoedomtitrp,earg iybri vdisrmugtmtnneq eeriu ainoe Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Posted by valleylynn (Dallas, OR - Zone 8b) on Feb 1, 2016 5:09 AM
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