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Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum or S. arachnoideum) can grow outdoors or indoors. In fact, they are great container plants. So, why not have some outside and inside? In colder zones, you will want to grow some of these fun plants indoors so you can enjoy them all winter.


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Hens and chicks ( Sempervivum tectorum) is an alpine plant, which gives it an amazing tolerance for poor soils and unwelcoming conditions. The mother plant is attached to the babies (or chicks) by an underground runner. The chicks may be as small as a dime and the mother can grow to the size of a small plate.


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What to do with hens and chicks plants in the winter. Hens and chicks are hardy down to between roughly -40ยฐF and -30ยฐF (-40ยฐC to -34.4ยฐC), so they should be okay to leave in the garden as the plants go dormant. However if you have planted them in pots, dig the pot into the soil of a garden during the winter months.


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It won't be large; the plant has shallow roots. Position the plant at the same soil line as it was in its container and backfill with soil dug from the hole. Press down on the soil gently and water the plant. If planting multiple hens and chicks plants, space them at least 12-18 inches apart. They will spread in time.


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How to plant the hens and chicks correctly: Dig small pits at a distance of 10-15 cm. Remove houseleek from its pot, insert in the middle and fill the hole with substrate up to the lower two leaves. Do not add compost or other fertilizers to the ground. Water sparingly, doing best to avoid waterlogging.


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Take a small plastic container, about 3 inches around, and fill it with a gritty potting mix made for cacti and succulents. Add a thin layer of fine grit only above the potting medium. Possible gritty materials to use are construction sand, small gravel, or chicken grit. Place the calloused end of the cutting into the fine grit at the top of.


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1. If growing your Hens and Chicks in a container you should wait until it fills the container. If you are growing your Hens and Chicks in a garden you should wait 2-3 years (until new pups have grown and your "old" plant begins to die". 2. Wait until "young pups" begin emerging from your hens and chicks.


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If your soils are heavy in clay and have trouble draining, you can add sand or gravel to the soil. This should be done before planting. Adding sand or gravel once they are planted and mature can cause damage to the roots. Although hens and chicks are winter hardy, they can suffer from rot during extremely wet winters.


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1 Purchase hens and chicks cuttings from a local nursery. Visit a local nursery and browse different hens and chicks varieties. They come in a variety of looks and colors. Some can be blue, green, or pinkish. When planting hens and chicks plants, it is best to grow them from cuttings rather than seeds. [1]


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Let's take a look at each of these growth factors in additional detail. Make sure your plants get at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Hens and chicks love the sun, so planting in at least 6 hours of sunlight or more per day will yield healthy, thriving plants. They come in an array of colors.


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Plant Care Perennials Care Hens and Chicks Care Growing Hens and Chicks In Pots Growing Hens and Chicks In Pots By Teresa Odle 5-11-2020 You can grow Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) in all sorts of containers. The spreading chicks will fill the container and even spill over the side for a fun and easy container plant.


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Steps To Care For Hens & Chicks in Winter. Hens and chicks are easy to care for and can survive no problem in growing zones 3 to 8. So typically there is no need for any special care during the winter months of these plants. Just ensure the plants are in well drained soil, and they will easily come back next year. Step 1 - do nothing.


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Step 1: Selecting the right pot Step 2: Preparing the soil mix Step 3: Planting the hens and chicks Step 4: Covering the soil Step 5: Watering the plant Step 6: Moving to a bright sunny spot How to care for Hens and Chicks in pots? Let them have enough sunlight. Watering more will save the plant from sunburn. Fertilizing potted Hens and Chicks


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S empervium passionata, also known as the "hens and chicks" succulent, are no fuss plants that make a great addition to any garden. Found in mountainous regions with nutrient-poor soil, hens and chicks thrive on neglect and grow well indoors. Learn more about hens and chicks plant care indoors:


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Hens and Chicks Plant - Care and Grow Guide 4072 shares Hens and chicks are my favorite succulents. Why? Their scientific name is Sempervivum Tectorum, which means "live forever" because you have to try really, really hard to kill them. In this post, I'm sharing tips for growing hens and chicks.