How much sunlight does my Blue Ice Hen and Chicks need?

Blue Ice Hen 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Blue Ice Hen and Chicks like?

Blue Ice Hen 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Blue Ice Hen and Chicks?

Blue Ice Hen 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!

Should I fertilize my Blue Ice Hen and Chicks?

Blue Ice Hen 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!

Does Blue Ice Hen and Chicks go dormant?

It’s common for Blue Ice Hen 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.

Which region is Blue Ice Hen and Chicks native to?

Blue Ice Hen and Chicks is native to the Mediterranean .

Does Blue Ice Hen and Chicks produce flowers?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Blue Ice Hen and Chicks?

Blue Ice Hen 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.

Also known as

Sempervivium 'Pacific Blue Ice'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sempervivum 'Pacific Blue Ice'

Genus

Sempervivum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Blue Ice Hen and Chicks

Water

How often to water your Blue Ice Hen and Chicks

Blue Ice Hen and Chicks needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.