| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | Other |
| Size: | Other |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining: wtwed.oi enTheyJ iru tcn kl mhuna ionshweoar eliwttrs.iensa ru std e dl d oalkispioyre eetlepal Other |
| Foliage: | Webbing: p rd/n ssuareepuRmile demh Watermarks: va.na rslw roegea nde orLna |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall Late fall or early winter: bl olefeya t rasabym beoev Itsimrro se e Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Start indoors Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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