| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (BE) Belgium |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Winter Color: deerOd c on.tlr eo laiossvlvokcbtee n ls.nt-rhsgrgdeuhesyo se ePlnei |
| Water: | Very low Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Containers Other |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 6 to 10 |
| Availability: | Hard to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Summer Fall: m yaaf ellvatebtrb oior o eesresyeIsmb Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Espalier |
| Uses: | Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting: onetetdtoniorittmprgarn rq u denmuariy vae,fsegiS ssebmiii Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
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