What can you plant with hens and chicks?

Hens and chicks plants are so called because of the rosette shape and habit of the plant to produce numerous babies. A rockery or dry, nutrient challenged location is a good place for growing hens and chicks. An easy to care for garden scheme should include hens and chicks, sedum, and sprawling rock cress.

What can I do with hens and chicks?

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.

How deep do you plant hen and chicks?

Dig a hole 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm) deep to plant the “hen.” Whether planting the hen in a container or in your garden, it needs a bit more space than the chicks. Use a garden spade to dig a hole a few inches deep. Then, use your fingers to loosen the roots and remove extra dirt.

What is the best soil for hens and chicks?

Plant them in sandy soil or add compost, potting soil, gravel or vermiculite to the ground to help with drainage. Hens and Chicks survive in soil where other plants can’t grow. They do great with very little soil, even in gravel and cracks in rock walls, however, accumulated water will kill the plants.

Why are my hens and chicks growing tall?

When a hens and chicks plants begin to bloom (often times called a “rooster”), the mature center of the plant will begin to grow tall and elongate. Sometimes, hens and chicks get tall, or “leggy” because they are not receiving enough light and the plant is reaching in search of light.

How do you plant hens and chicks on rocks?

Plant hens and chicks in full sun for best growth and health. The succulents do well in rock gardens, where heat reflects from the rocks. Place the crown, or center, or the main rosette so it sits level with the soil to match where it sat in its original pot.

Can you plant hens and chicks in rocks?

Hens and Chicks survive in soil where other plants can’t grow. They do great with very little soil, even in gravel and cracks in rock walls, however, accumulated water will kill the plants.

Is potting soil OK for chickens?

Chickens Love Digging When planting your chicken garden, select potting soils and amendments that are perlite and vermiculite free. Chickens are naturally attracted to small white particles, and will eat up all that they can find. While it won’t harm the chickens, their digging will disturb the plants.

Can hen and chicks grow indoors?

Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum or S. arachnoideum) can grow outdoors or indoors. In fact, they are great container plants. These plants are low maintenance, even thriving on neglect, and are fun indoor plants.