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paw4you Chicago, IL(Zone 5a) Jul 05, 2001

Hi,

I just bought some hens and chicks & I wanted to plant them. Any suggestions about any special soil or compost I should add? Any hints about growing them would be appreciated.
ellen

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Zanymuse Scotia, CA(Zone 9b) Jul 06, 2001

They are not real picky about soil so long as it is well drained. Pretty much treat them like any succulent and let them dry out between waterings. Some people fertilize theirs but I have never added anything but water to mine and they do great!

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Crasulady Valley Village, CA Jul 08, 2001

Good drainage is truly the key. When they flower they are gorgeous, however, dead the head will be, new little ones will pop out under the mother hen, thus the name. These plants originated in Europe. Norma

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paw4you Chicago, IL(Zone 5a) Jul 08, 2001

Thanks for all the info. I can't wait to get some more!!

Ellen

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Zanymuse Scotia, CA(Zone 9b) Jul 08, 2001

Ellen....they will be on the way Tuesday for certain! :}

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paw4you Chicago, IL(Zone 5a) Jul 08, 2001

Zanymuse,

THANKS!!! I can't wait to get them!! I will get your package out this week as well. I have to dig some things up for you!!
Ellen

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