| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (AT) Austria |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium |
| Foliage: | Brown Silver/Grey: mdegsnimIn snup arr Tufts: I lreni wdltanna f |
| Water: | Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Offsets per rosette: | 21 to 30 |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None Possible skin irritant to some people |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring: bvasyie myIl m rreef t olesobeort bsaae Summer Late fall or early winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed Can handle transplanting: edo,qern ogsgbt m dt saeannrriSfuemyteirte piiiimsran iuo tv |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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