Plants in the genus echeveria are sometimes known by the common name “Hens and Chicks” due to the fact that the central mother plant will produce small baby “offsets” around its base. The name “Hens and Chicks” is also used for the genus sempervivum.
Herein, how do you propagate Mexican chickens?
In respect to this, how do you care for hen and chick succulents? Hens and chicks are drought-tolerant perennials, so they can withstand going weeks at a time without proper watering. Give newly transplanted plants sufficient water to help them get established, but once they are, be careful not to over-water them. Check the soil and make sure it is dry before watering.
Additionally, how do you take care of a Mexican chicken?
Mexican hens
- Never allow plants to sit in water.
- Never let the soil to become waterlogged.
- Do not water during dormant periods (winter)
Do hens and chicks come back every year?
Hens and chicks are easy to care for and can survive no problem in growing zones 3 to 8. So typically there is no need for any special care during the winter months of these plants. Just ensure the plants are in well drained soil, and they will easily come back next year.
Do hens and chicks need sun or shade?
Hens and chicks prefer full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. And while they prefer some space to sprawl, will generally make do with more crowded conditions.
