Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
Taxonomy
Sempervivum 'Silver King'
Sempervivum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
Water
How often to water your Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
every 12
Hens and Chicks 'Silver King' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Hens and Chicks 'Silver King' in your home
a window
Hens and Chicks 'Silver King' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hens and Chicks 'Silver King' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
Hens and Chicks 'Silver King'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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