The Hens and Chicks Plant is an adorable evergreen flowering succulent
Other colorful terms for it are St. George’s Beard, St. Patrick’s Cabbage, and healing blade
Hens and chicks succulents make wonderful rock garden additionsThey do well in dry outdoor gardens with full sun for 6 to 8 hours a day
Hens and chick will survive in very dry high heat locations, but they are native to the mountains of Southern EuropeSince these plants can survive cold, even somewhat wet weather, they also do well in temperate climate zones outdoors
For growing outdoors, place your hens and chicks plant where it can spread into a ground cover for best effect
Hens and Chick can be planted in any pot that drains wellTerra cotta pots are excellent for this succulent since it wicks water away from the plant roots
Window boxes, brick planter boxes by an outdoor porch or any low patio pot are great choicesThey group well with other heat loving plants
This succulent LOVES light and requires it
It is one of the few houseplants that does best in strong, direct light from a south or west facing window
Hens and Chicks plants prefer a well draining cactus soil mix
A mix of cactus potting mix, sand and perlite will keep the roots happiest
Repot every second year or when roots come out the drainage holes on the pot bottom
Shallow rectangular or round pots are perfect for hens and chicks since this plant crawls and drapes over planter edges
Water these succulent plants when the soil is dryThey are drought resistant and can withstand long periods of dryness
These plants will do best in temperatures between 30-85 degrees F.For this reason they can grow outdoors in climate zones 10a to 11b
Hens and Chicks can be propagated by stem cuttings, and offshoots from the mature plantRepot in a new pot with cactus soil
The Hens and Chicks Plant is a perfect plant for a beginner succulent parentThis plant will grow beautifully with just a little bit of care