Hens and Chicks

Hens and Chicks is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Hens and Chicks →

Benefits of Growing Hens and Chicks →

Common Hens and Chicks Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Hens and Chicks →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hens and Chicks →

Hens and Chicks thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hens and Chicks Water Frequency →

Hens and Chicks Root Rot →

Hens and Chicks requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Hens and Chicks is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Hens and Chicks prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Hens and Chicks Humidity Needs →

Hens and Chicks is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hens and Chicks →

Best Pots for Hens and Chicks →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hens and Chicks →

What Are Healthy Hens and Chicks Roots →

Hens and Chicks should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hens and Chicks →

It’s common for Hens and Chicks to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Hens and Chicks is native to the Mediterranean.

Hens and Chicks produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Hens and Chicks Flowers →

Is Hens and Chicks an Annual Plant? →

Is Hens and Chicks a Perennial Plant? →

Hens and Chicks Pollination Guide →

Common Hens and Chicks Flower Problems →

Hens and Chicks grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Hens and Chicks Lifecycle →

Hens and Chicks Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hens and Chicks →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hens and Chicks can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hens and Chicks Temperature Tolerance →

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Landscaping Ideas with Hens and Chicks →

When to Plant Hens and Chicks →

How to Plant Hens and Chicks →

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Winter Care for Hens and Chicks →

Best Companion Plants for Hens and Chicks →

Is Hens and Chicks a Weed? →

Hens and Chicks can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Hens and Chicks →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Hens and Chicks →

What Eats Hens and Chicks? →

• Drooping Hens and Chicks Leaves →
• Hens and Chicks Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Hens and Chicks →
• Brown Spots on Hens and Chicks →
• Hens and Chicks Leaves Falling Over →
• Hens and Chicks Leaves Curling →
• Hens and Chicks Yellow Leaves →
• Hens and Chicks Root Rot →
• Why Is My Hens and Chicks Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Hens and Chicks. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!