I dont know the real name for the plant but I know they are called "chicks and hens". Its just a really little one like four inches in diameter in a really little pot. I dont want to drown the thing because I think its a cactus but I dont want it to die on me.
2006-08-17 11:46:44 · 14 answers · asked by Tiffany C 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Chicken and hen really don't need anymore water than the rain. It is an outdoor plant. Also, it will not remain little for long. I have one that started that size and I have had to repot it for the last 2 years. They spread really well. Very good ground covers in the garden, if that's what you want. Love to look at them after some rain as the drops catch in the leaves and sparkle in the sunlight.
2006-08-17 11:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by emyelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your plant is likely from the genus Sempervivum. There are approximately 25 different species, but they are all referred to as "Hens and Chicks."
My mother has a patch of these in her garden, and they haven't been watered in 20 years. Considering that your plant is in a pot, I would water it once a month diuring the summer, and once every other month in the winter.
2006-08-17 19:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by bkhoo99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it has proper drainage (both the pot and soil). Only water when it's dry. I don't what what a chick and hen is, but if it's cactus, it shouldn't need a lot of watering. Err on the side of not watered enough...they're resilient little things!
2006-08-17 18:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by magerk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check it every day...if soil is dry give it a drink, but put the water in a saucer so that it will take up only the water that it needs. the hen with chicks is a nice plant. enjoy
2006-08-17 22:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't care where they grow or what they grow in or how much water you do or don't give them. This is Very Hot semi-arid desert with normally Very Cold winters. To grow Big Hens-remove all of the babies. Great fun and perfect for any Hot Arid Climate.
i found this link
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/637/index.html
2006-08-17 18:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hen - and - chicks is the common name for the "Echevaria" genus.
It's also known as:
Echevaria elegans
Echevaria tinctoria
Echevaria tinctorum
Heres some info from a plant id page i always refer to:
Category:
Perennials
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6° C (-25° F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8° C (-20° F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1° C (-15° F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3° C (-10° F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5° C (-5° F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7° C (0° F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9° C (5° F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2° C (10° F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4° C (15° F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6° C (20° F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8° C (25° F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1°C (30° F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
2006-08-17 19:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by James F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Place the container in full or partial sun, and water it every other day (less if the pot is in a shady spot).
2006-08-17 18:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by sadiemylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 cups
2006-08-18 01:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a cactus water it maybe twice a month, but soak it each time.
2006-08-17 18:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by jenncren0420 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
plant it in the container you want it in forever, those things grow like crazy if they got the room. i don't think you have to it soaks it up from the ground
2006-08-17 22:37:19 · answer #10 · answered by groverlovers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋