| Hen and Chicks | |
| Houseleek | |
| Live-Forever |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (JP) Japan |
| Size: | Mini up to 1/2": ihfns .oesr.c75.r.as a soc Extra Large 10" |
| Soil type: | Dry Well draining Sandy / light Other: ueeapuaeatra nn e dl nwra si iJ wlwidshwe ehpeyeelttT edo. ls olrioohku .itsntriic oesknyrtm ld |
| Foliage: | Tufts |
| Water: | Average |
| Uses: | Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Other |
| Offsets per rosette: | 1 to 5 |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen: px utt elvne l tadvuoaftf ttad lothaseiv heuoe nvr esaeiS.gn Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer Late summer or early fall: bbrbmreeIe y rltet afimyavoase sl eoso Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Guardian plant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness: dgp dnuir tg,e iumenaeybsr rf irt iaenemesSi onmtiosatioqvtr Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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