Sempervivum "Hens and Chicks"

Sempervivum, commonly known as Hens and Chicks, is a hardy and low-maintenance succulent famous for its charming rosettes and ability to thrive in tough conditions. These plants form dense mats of clustered rosettes—the “hen” produces small offsets, or “chicks,” that spread around the base, creating an ever-growing succulent family. With a wide variety of colours, from fresh green to deep red and even purple tones, Sempervivum adds year-round interest to rock gardens, containers, and living arrangements.

Features:

• Attractive rosette-forming succulent.

• Produces numerous offsets, creating natural clusters.

• Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant.

• Ideal for rock gardens, green roofs, and container arrangements.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more sun brings out richer colours.

• Watering: Very drought-tolerant. Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering.

• Soil: Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix with added sand or grit.

• Temperature: Extremely cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Suitable for outdoor growing year-round.

• Fertilizer: Minimal feeding; a light application of cactus fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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