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Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sempervivum 'Spring Beauty'

Genus

Sempervivum

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty

💦 Water

How often to water your Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty in your home

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty: 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 Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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.

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🪴 Soil

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty 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

Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty is native to the Mediterranean.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.

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😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Hen and Chicks Spring Beauty. 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!