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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 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
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From leaf cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
On Dec 6, 2008, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
All readers on this page must beware of the problem of common names. Hens and Chicks is a very poor name for this plant because it leads readers to assume that it is the same category of plants called Sempervivums, also known as Hens and Chicks. But this is a far different plant -it is NOT an alpine succulent, but a Mexican succulent with very little cold hardiness, unlike the Sempervivums have. This plant cannot survive temps much below freezing. It is nothing like a Sempervivuvm, and looks very little like one, too, other than being a succulent rosette. Please do not confuse the two or you will sorely disappointed when your 'Hens and chicks' melts to mush after the first real freeze.
Editor's Note
The common name Hens and Chicks has been removed from this entry, as it was incorrect and confusing.
On Jul 9, 2007, farmstead from Inverness, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
Surprisingly beautiful! A strong survivor. I have had immense luck growing them in my stacking hydroponics system, even with the nutrient line shut off for weeks at a time. I LOVE THESE PLANTS!! Farmstead
On Jan 17, 2006, robins_photos from Sacramento, CA wrote:
This is a marvellous succulent plant that does extremely well here in Northern California. My daughter grows hers in large pots & planters. One of the best things about our climate here is that it's January, and the plants are in flower!
On Mar 10, 2004, Happenstance from (Zone 10a) wrote:
Easy to grow, spreads easily, break a piece of and plant to start a new group. Pull away dried dead leaves in Spring to keep the snails and mealy bugs away. Also known as White Mexican Rose.
Echeveria is named after the 18th century Spanish botanist Atanasio Echeverria Codoy.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Lawley, Alabama Wilmer, Alabama Clinton, Arkansas Lonoke, Arkansas Castro Valley, California Clayton, California Lodi, California Long Beach, California Manhattan Beach, California Martinez, California Merced, California Paradise, California Perris, California Reseda, California Sacramento, California San Jose, California Evergreen, Colorado Old Lyme, Connecticut Stratford, Connecticut Inverness, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Hampton, Illinois La Salle, Illinois English, Indiana Wichita, Kansas Bowling Green, Kentucky Litchfield, Maine Owings Mills, Maryland Gladstone, Michigan Hubbard Lake, Michigan Saint Paul, Minnesota Lampe, Missouri Phillipsburg, Missouri Henderson, Nevada New Hyde Park, New York West Islip, New York Cary, North Carolina Rowland, North Carolina Belfield, North Dakota Glouster, Ohio Tallmadge, Ohio Vinton, Ohio Green Lane, Pennsylvania Rock Hill, South Carolina Knoxville, Tennessee Garland, Texas Magna, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Wellington, Utah Norfolk, Virginia Falling Waters, West Virginia Morgantown, West Virginia Chetek, Wisconsin
9 members have or want this plant for trade.
