🌿 Hens and Chicks Succulent (Sempervivum)
Also known as: Houseleek • Liveforever
🌱 Plant Snapshot
| Type | Hardy Perennial Succulent |
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| Category | Outdoor • Rock Gardens • Containers • Balcony |
| Botanical Name | Sempervivum tectorum |
| Toxicity | ✅ Non-toxic – Safe for pets and children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | ☀️ Full Sun to Partial Shade — Best color and growth in full sun |
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| Watering | 💧 Low – Allow soil to dry completely between watering 🚫 Avoid waterlogging |
| Soil | Sandy, well-draining soil or cactus mix |
| Fertilizer | Minimal – Light cactus fertilizer once in spring (optional) |
🌼 Bloom & Growth
| Bloom Time | Summer (monocarpic – main rosette dies after flowering, but offsets live on) |
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| Growth Habit | Low rosette clusters – spreads via offsets (“chicks”) around the main plant (“hen”) |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌵 Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container arrangements
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🪴 Low-maintenance & drought-tolerant
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🌸 Unique star-shaped flowers attract pollinators
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🛡️ Can be used as a green roof plant due to hardiness
💡 Fun Tip
Propagate easily by separating the “chicks” and replanting — they root quickly with minimal care.
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