| Common name: |
Hen and Chicks |
| Botanical Name: |
Echeveria sps. |
| Family: |
Crassulaceae |
| Foliage: |
The smooth leaves are clustered in rosettes and, to a degree, resemble the houseleeks (hen and chickens). |
| Flowers: |
The inflorescence is up to 30 cm tall, bearing pinkish red and yellow 1 cm flowers. |
| Light: |
The plant requires bright direct sunlight. |
| Temperature: |
During the growing period, normal room temperature is suitable. |
| Soil: |
Needs good drainage. Use equal parts of soil, leaf mold, sand and crushed charcoal. |
| Humidity: |
The plant is fairly drought tolerant. |
| Watering: |
Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Do not allow the water to collect on the rosette. |
| Pest and Problems: |
Leaf and stem rots when water stands in the rosette. It could be attacked by mealy bugs. |
| Growth habit: |
The mature rosettes grow up to 20 cm Ø and eventually form many offsets. |
| Fertilizing: |
Fertilize once a year by diluting to half the minimum strength recommended on the label of a standard house plant fertilizer. |
| Pruning: |
The plant does not require any pruning. |
| Propagation: |
Propagation is done by leaves cuttings or offsets. |
| Landscaping Utility: |
The plant can be used in rockeries. |
| Uses: |
Ideal for pots and patios. |
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