Hen and chicks grow and care – succulent of the genus Jovibarba also known as Jovibarba globifera, Hen and chicks perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-12.
Leaves color green sometime the part of the leaf become red
Flower color green or yellow grow on stem from the middle of the plant
Hen and chicks is be several plants but this article is Jovibarba globifera
Rocky environment, more than -3C, weed free
What is the best way to start growing Hen and chicks:
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction in Hen and chicks?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing Hen and chicks:
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Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases in Hen and chicks:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune?
No need
Size of the plant:
2-5 cm (1-2 inches) the stem of the flower 10-15 cm (4-6 inches)
Growth speed in Hen and chicks:
Slow growing
Hen and chicks Irrigation Water Management:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Hen and chicks:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
It is possible to grow Hen and chicks indoor?
Yes (but with a lot of light)
Growing Hen and chicks is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Hen and chicks bloom?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Green or yellow flower grow on stem from the middle of the plant
Jovibarba globifera
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Leaf plant, Perennial plant, Succulent
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Purple leaf, Red leaves, Yellow leaf
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Green flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: