Plant Care Assorted Hens and Chicks

Assorted Hens and Chicks

Taxonomy

Sempervivum spp.
Sempervivum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Assorted Hens and Chicks

💦 Water

How often to water your Assorted Hens and Chicks

Water needs for Assorted Hens and Chicks
0.5 cups
every 12

Assorted Hens 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.

Calculate water needs of Assorted Hens and Chicks

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Assorted Hens and Chicks in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Assorted Hens and Chicks: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Assorted Hens and Chicks love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Assorted Hens and Chicks does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Assorted Hens and Chicks in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Assorted Hens and Chicks

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Assorted Hens and Chicks: repot after 2X growth

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 Assorted Hens and Chicks after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Assorted 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 Assorted Hens and Chicks →

Benefits of Growing Assorted Hens and Chicks →

Common Assorted Hens and Chicks Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Assorted Hens and Chicks →

Outdoor Care Guide for Assorted Hens and Chicks →


💦 Water Needs

Assorted 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.

Assorted Hens and Chicks Water Frequency →

Assorted Hens and Chicks Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Assorted 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 🏡.

Assorted Hens and Chicks Light Requirements →

Assorted Hens and Chicks Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Assorted 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.


💨 Humidity

Assorted 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.

Assorted Hens and Chicks Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Assorted 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 Assorted Hens and Chicks →

Best Pots for Assorted Hens and Chicks →

When and How to Successfully Repot Assorted Hens and Chicks →

What Are Healthy Assorted Hens and Chicks Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Assorted 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 Assorted Hens and Chicks →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Assorted 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.


🌎 Native Region

Assorted Hens and Chicks is native to the Mediterranean.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Assorted Hens and Chicks grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Assorted Hens and Chicks Lifecycle →

Assorted Hens and Chicks Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Assorted Hens and Chicks →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Assorted Hens and Chicks can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Assorted Hens and Chicks →


🧐 Troubleshooting

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 Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Assorted 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!


Care Summary for Assorted Hens and Chicks

Assorted Hens and Chicks

Assorted Hens and Chicks


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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