Just wanted to say thank you for doing this. My mother asked me recently to separate out plants from a batch of hen and chicks she got from my great great aunt and I was sure I was going to kill it. This video was very helpful to me.
I just started with my first greenwheel a few weeks ago and there are already multiple babies on each of the six plants. There is a lot about how resilient these are, but it's really helpful seeing just how delicate you have to be during planting. Great video. Very helpful and direct.
i planted my hen and chicks and they stay out side in the winter with snow uncovered and when spring gets here the hen and chicks look great !! they grow so fast i separate them and give them to my neighbors .. they multiply so fast sometimes it is hard to keep up with them. they are uncovered in the summer and also put in the shade if it is too hot. mine multiply no matter how they are. they are very hearty plants in any kind of weather.. every summer i give away at least 13 re- potted plants and they all survive.. i always check them at least once from the people i gave them to . they all grow great with no problem. i haven't lost one yet . even to the people i give them to.. i show them how to separate and re - pot and they give them to family members .. so every one is happy with these beautiful plants..
Thanks, I found some Hens and Chics last summer, someone left them in an old cardboard box on the side of the road, put a free sighn on them. lol OMG who would do such a thing, so I brought them home and was caring for them (thank god thier not kittens).... totally fell in love with succulents back then. :) Bless.
I moved into an old house, and there was a cement block with these plants growing on them! They are a bit in the smaller side but I had amazing luck with these. I had been trying to find a good succulent and found them back in the bushes in the block! Now they have a new home much better that the side of cement!
Love your videos. Grew up with these plants. They have been around a long time. My Aunt planted them in a special pot made just for them. They were everywhere on her farm.
Great video, I have tons of these too, I have found they do a lot better with mostly shade too. I have so many types of containers I love using these in, even an old log looked great. Or a bed pan, old tool box, hypertufa planters are great for these, kids old wheel barrow, old boots or purse, as you can see I have used a lot of different things cause they keep on making sooo many babies, lol. I really love your chicken feeder planter.
they are also called house leeks, and an old name for them is storm crop for their ability to protect roofs, the roots hold the roof together and the top of the plant change the charge/ionization warding off lightning strikes or so it says.
I have recently started to bonsai, and everyone I have researched online talks about how you need this for your soil or you need that for your soil, but really, all you need is good drainage and aeration. long story short, the soil you're using is pretty much what I settled on, with the addition of either lava rock or pumice. thanks for the information!
Hi Diane , I live in Las Vegas and my Brother brought me some chicks & hens from Port Angels Washington , I got them in the winter but it is starting to get hot here in Vegas , they look great and healthy now I was wondering the best way to take care of them in the summer , it will get above 100 degrees during the summer , this was a great video Thanks , Robin from Vegas
I live in Wisconsin in which is also zone 5, I planted this Hen & Chicks like yours, it bloomed very well in the summer time, I left it outside in the pot though the winter which is pretty brutal in Wisconsin, they all dried out and died.
they can handle some moisture, but the biggest key is drainage they must have the ability to dry out fast and not sit in wet soil.. to be safe, save a few , pot them and put in a sunny window or if left in a pot they can be moved to a drier spot if necessary... always good to have a backup plan..:)
Diane Mumm Garden Videos Great video! You have a beautiful green thumb and gorgeous hen and chicks! Wow! Those green ones you repotted were so beautiful!! Have to get me some, I've recently fell in love with hen and chicks and bought 2 which i love!. Please keep on doing videos on care of succulents, you are a great speaker and seem like you know what your doing. I've been trying to find a school to go to for my master gardeners licence and to become a horticulturist. I absolutely love growing any kind of plants! Makes me happy! I do have a question, I live in florida and my hens and chicks just got repotted in my own, cactus soil, coconut coir and perlite mix. I seperated and replanted them and now the leaves seem to be drying up and dehydrated/soft looking not plump, does wrinkling on the leaves mean underwatered ? I live in florida so I'm afraid to overwater. They are inside under a full spectrum grow light.
Loved your video, Diane! Very informative and interesting. My daughter loves hens and chicks and I'm bringing her a lovely plant for Mother's Day w/e. Now we know how to transplant it! Thank you!
it is all a part of gardening, fun with plants, sometimes they need attention , these would of been ok together but I want to keep them growing probably before I know it I'll have way more than I need.. lol thanks for stopping by..
yes you can , they will form roots... mulch may keep them too wet .. I would rake aside add some pea gravel for good drainage.. I plan on doing the same.. the less they stay wet the better otherwise rotting occurs.. hope this helps!
if they are rooted well in the pots , yes give them an adjustment period cause it will probably burn them.. as long as they are winter hardy in your area, fall is a great time to plant.. the pea gravel is great and also I usually place colored rocks too but for some reason just didnt on these but really looks more natural that way..:)
thanks Lois.. yeah they really look great anywhere don't they..people loved the chicken feeder too had it in the greenhouse for awhile.. it was fun and gave people some ideas..
Okay thank you. I am trying to grow them inside and I've never grown them before, so I just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something that was going to kill the plant. Thanks!
Very happy to come across your video.....I have had hens and chicks for years but this is the first year to have any long stems with buds....I would appreciate some advice on how to properly care for the blooms and the succulent that they are growing from....thank you
Hi Connie, as far as the blossoms you really shouldn't have to do anything.. once they are done flowering the main plant will die... but its a good thing many offsets , chicks were produced as they live on.,,,
Hello Diane, thank you for this great video! I have a cobweb hen and chicks that has some babies growing and spilling out of the pot like tentacles. I was wondering, can I transfer those to a new pot? Some of them have a small fully formed baby at the top, but others look like roots with some succulent leaves attached along the stem. I know some cobwebs can produce flowers, so should I leave the tentacle looking ones alone? Thank you!
I would maybe once a week, once the roots are settle in, they can survive without for a while, but I have also had good luck lightly watering every day especially in the heat of summer.. will depend on your weather, temp, etc..
I am going to try and find some from my local garden center and get them potted up. I have a desk in the bedroom that would be perfect for some plants... just gotta find shade loving ones.
yes you can and I would do so.. one thing about hens and chicks they will die once they bloom that is why you want to have others started in other areas of you garden..
Great video Diane. I haven't grow these since I was a little boy and that was a few weeks ago, LOL. Didn't realize there were so many nice varieties . This is garden centre sale season so I think I will have a look around for some.
I use upside down plastic cups....u can use cans too! 20oz soda bottles with the lids on (I don't want them to fill up with water so always turn them....) this keeps my large planters as light as is possible, cuts down on wasting soil as well! I DO use medium sized rocks as a layer atop my hidden secrets just to ensure the water runoff ends up in the bottom of the pots and doesn't linger at the line where I added the items. I've done it for years!
I'm in southern Michigan. My friend just brought me 3 large containers of babies. I plan on getting in the ground asap. Anything special that I should do being it's getting cold here? 34 degrees tonight. Hubby put them in the garage tonight so I can plant tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
Hello,A friend is giving me her Hens and Chicks so I watched your video to see how to care for them. Thank you for all the helpful information. When you get to the end of your video where your cat shows up what is the deep red plant in the ground there? I see it in alot of yards but no idea what it is.Thank you for your help.
Hi Diane I've truly enjoyed your video. I'm new at succulents. Just started in May. I live in Mesa, Az., central Az. Zone 9-b-5. When I first began planting they all did great. Then come July I had several die on me. I too have found they do better with less water and amending my cactus mix with pumice. I have a small cluster of hens and chicks and one larger. Now with Fall being here they are doing so great! I also hung some lattice to create some dappled light. I have yet to acclimate any as I'm afraid they'll fry. Are you familiar with growing succulents in Az.? I see so many beautiful species from Cali people. I'm so envious. But I'm embracing what will survive here for me. The element of surprise is so exciting. Not knowing what they'll do, how they'll grow, if they flower, etc. I am in love with them! I've kept them all under our covered patio. They do get bright shade. What are your recommendations on acclimating some as to achieve the reddish tones I so crave? Sorry this is so long. Thanks again Diane!
Hey Diane! I did this plant this spring in a strawberry pot. I love it! So for the winter your telling me it will live? I'm a Michigander. Should I store it in the barn or my sun porch? Thanks ... your videos are very helpful for me:0)
Hi! How do you get the hen and chicks to open up after you harvested the chicks? Mines have a great root system but the rosette has not opened in months
I'm so pleased that I watched your video. Thank you so much. I had ordered many of these and they've all died but one. I need to change the soil and need the pea gravel as well. I'll do much better next time because now that I've watched your video. One thing though, I know that they love dryness....will they be okay outdoors during our rainy season in Florida?
I bought some of these in several varieties this spring. Due to circumstances, I didn't get them outside yet this summer. Do you think if I put them outside in the fall they would winter over ok?? I guess I would have to harden them off somehow since they've been inside since April. I love the top dressing of the pea gravel. That's pretty!
What are those beautiful, deep red flowers that we can see behind the hens and chicks? My Aunt used to love the Hens & Chicks plants. She had the special pots for them that looked liked mouths sticking out on the sides. That was where the chicks were planted. Do you know to what I am referring? I love your videos.
Diane, thank you so much for this video. I'm doing my first hens and chicks outdoor project this week after getting some inspiration from a local flower market. Could you please show how to store for winter? Or just answer here? It would be much appreciated. Thanks, again!
are you growing in pots? or ground? pots I have just left out in my garden I do make sure there is plenty of pea gravel around the plants and I have thrown a little bark on top for winter.. some have made it some don't depends on the winter and moisture usually..
I am growing in pots. I could bring them in no problem, but wasn't sure how they would do inside. I have about four big pots now. Love them! And thank you!
They are so neat. Do you think they, or that type of plant, would grow ok in the house? I miss having plants around and would love to have a few inside.
Love your videos. Love your accent too . Do you find that a deep container mimics keeping them in ground ? I’ve had good luck with some in ground this year . I’ve read that the drainage is better in ground because the water drains down so deep . Wouldn’t a deep pot mimic that ? I’ve had many rot and many fry this year too . We had rain and high heat simultaneously for a month . They all looked frightful , whether on pots or the ground . Mine would rot if I used the same spin you used cuz it’s humid here . Is it humid there ? Just curious. This video was so relaxing. Thank you 😊
Hi Jennifer, thank you.. I have had luck in deep pots and shallow pots.. these guys like the drainage, so important as you know .. they also like shade in the hottest time of the day... mine are sun in the morning till about 1pm then shade and have done great in pots and ground... I think the pea gravel helps we do get humid yes..
the video was very helpful, we are in an apartment in OH -patio has no cover... when it comes to winter, what method should I use... the pots would be IN the weather... do I cover over with plastic or .... ? your help will be very much appreciated. I am separating the chicks now { Aug. 1st 2014} for later... can they be given for gifts in December- as a houseplant - will the still look hardy ? Thank you, katy.
Used to grow these in my flowerbeds back in Ohio many many years ago. I dearly loved them.I now live in south Texas and just bought 23 new sempervivums in assorted varieties. They're all in the growers plastic pots (2"-4") and I was stymied as how to separate or move them to larger pots. Your video gave me the info I needed to courageously transplant them. I'm still not sure whether they can tolerate this hot, hot climate. Planning to keep them in the morning sun only (east side of the house) They'll be in shade by afternoon. Any further advice?
Great video! Now that you separated some of the chicks, I know they will grow bigger, but will they have chicks of their own, or does only the Hen plant produce chicks? I know nothing about succulents, but plan to learn a lot from you by watching your videos.
I have a Saccula mesembryanthemoides not sure which one I have. I haven't seen many videos on them or their care. My succulent looks like small trees with long fuzzy leaves. Could you please make a video of these Saccula succulents thanks.
Hi, I love hens & chicks also and enjoyed your video. I live in Idaho, zone 5-6. I have planted some in old enamel wash pans with drainage holes and now I'm trying ceramic pots. Do you think ceramic will winter well. They are covered with a sealant. Thanks
It will all depend on the winter, moisture and so on.. not all of mine winter over in pots especially if snow sits on them a long time and then melts..
Hey Alex! If your into succulents then you would love the plant known as "Christ In A Manger" Its a beautiful inside/outside plant (during summers, or in tropical climates is when you would want to put outside in indirect sunlight. Bring in when it gets cold/below 40 degrees.). It took me forever to find the name of it but its an heirloom my grandmother gave to me a little while back. It gets BIG BIG BIG and bushy! If given the proper care. Mine is in a 14 inch pot with two big ones and a starting in it that came from the roots. I wont let it get biger than five to six feet tall but you can teach it how to climb (supposidly) It flowers in winter, blooms get about 12 inches in diamater and it is very fragrant (Smells like heaven lol). If you look it up online and like how it looks and want one then let me know and I will propogate you a few cuttings from it and send it to ya. Just make sure you like it and are in the right zones for it which is 4 to 7 and 12 to 14. :)
Diane adorei seu vdeo, moro no Brasil num local muito quente,e aqui só encontramos sementes de Sempervivum, eu adoro esta suculenta e nunca tive, poderia me orientar como plantar as sementes? Agradeço sua atenção.
Love your videos. What are the bright red plants shown behind the hens & chicks? My aunt used to plant pens & chicks in special pots where the chicks were planted on the side in little openings similar to a mouth. Do u know what I mean?
I have 2 questions for you. Can I purchase the soil already mixed? Will they grow in doors over the winter in a sunny window? The video was very helpful. Thank you!
yes and you can try to grow indoors I have done it and it works, just make sure plenty of sun it may get stretchy otherwise, cool and sun are best for indoor conditions
I recently bought a hens and chick plant, I have transplanted some of them, however I have now learned that the ones I planted outside don't get any sun, so I will have to move them. My question is some of the long shoots have died (from the main plant) as well as one small chick. It is a pot with the side openings. Why would some of the chicks die? I think I am over watering too...Thanks for the video, it was helpful. (I am a newbie at plant growing)
the long shoots , did they have a bloom, once they bloom they die, usually takes around 3 yrs I believe.. As far as the chicks, make sure you have good drainage, they can not stand to be too wet.. they are a succulent , and require less water then most plants..:)
if they winter outdoors in your area, not much to do I sometime give them a light mulch around the base .. but would be careful to cover them completely..
Great video! Did I miss the part on how to keep them from turning brown/dying around the base of the plant? By experiment I found that if you plant blooms they will produce babies. The last bloom has produced me 7 babies.
mine produce babies, bloom at around 3 yrs and then the mother plant usually dies.. but you usually have many babies by then.. so it is not such a loss..:) if they are turning brown , may be a moisture issue, they do need some and really good drainage if you do water them..
Diane Mumm Garden Videos First, let me thank you for your reply. Secondly, let me apologize for not being clearer or proof reading my comment prior to submitting. I meant to say that when the mother plant bloomed and while it was dying off I removed it from the container it was originally in to a propagation tray and it was that dying plant that produced seven babies along the tall stalk of the bloom. I believe it may have taken a couple of months, but it produced babies. Thank you for the tip on drainage. I'm thinking of transplanting to a cactus mix.
Just got me some hens and chicks and this was a good deal of help. Thanks!
Glad it helped... have fun growing!
Just wanted to say thank you for doing this. My mother asked me recently to separate out plants from a batch of hen and chicks she got from my great great aunt and I was sure I was going to kill it. This video was very helpful to me.
I just started with my first greenwheel a few weeks ago and there are already multiple babies on each of the six plants.
There is a lot about how resilient these are, but it's really helpful seeing just how delicate you have to be during planting.
Great video. Very helpful and direct.
+Collin Gerberding thank you ..
I have old gutters and have considered using them for my succs! Glad to see that something this size works well for them (once I add some drainage)
old gutters should work fine , and it will be cool looking as well.. cut to size you want and add ends and off you go.. good luck..
The cat is so cuteeeeeee
thanks .. I love my cats!
I absolutely always love Sympervivum plants . It’s always beautiful .
i planted my hen and chicks and they stay out side in the winter with snow uncovered and when spring gets here the hen and chicks look great !! they grow so fast i separate them and give them to my neighbors .. they multiply so fast sometimes it is hard to keep up with them. they are uncovered in the summer and also put in the shade if it is too hot.
mine multiply no matter how they are. they are very hearty plants in any kind of weather.. every summer i give away at least 13 re- potted plants and they all survive.. i always check them at least once from the people i gave them to . they all grow great with no problem. i haven't lost one yet . even to the people i give them to.. i show them how to separate and re - pot and they give them to family members .. so every one is happy with these beautiful plants..
Would the peat gravel stop the new chicks from popping up?
phoebeh3 Watkins nope
Where are you located?
I had to read a lot 😛
Thank you for showing your Kitty cat. Great video.
thank you! 👍
Thanks, I found some Hens and Chics last summer, someone left them in an old cardboard box on the side of the road, put a free sighn on them. lol OMG who would do such a thing, so I brought them home and was caring for them (thank god thier not kittens).... totally fell in love with succulents back then. :) Bless.
Yes they can be an addictive plant!
My friend just brought me some hen & chickens. They’re new to me,thanks for the tips.
you are welcome Irene.. glad it helped..
can we get an update on how these look now?
I moved into an old house, and there was a cement block with these plants growing on them! They are a bit in the smaller side but I had amazing luck with these. I had been trying to find a good succulent and found them back in the bushes in the block! Now they have a new home much better that the side of cement!
Hi Emily, how are the hens and chicks doing this year?
@@dianemummvideos they are going great! thanks for asking! your channel was very helpful.
@@emilyelizabeth7062 thank you bunches..
I live in the north east and my hens and chicks stay outside uncovered right now they're covered in snow. They do great.
Love your videos. Grew up with these plants. They have been around a long time. My Aunt planted them in a special pot made just for them. They were everywhere on her farm.
Very useful thank you so much I had no idea you could separate them so easily
Glad to hear you are zone 5. I am as well so I'll be watching for sure.
Hi Barbara, nice to meet you.. thanks for stopping by..
Great video, I have tons of these too, I have found they do a lot better with mostly shade too. I have so many types of containers I love using these in, even an old log looked great. Or a bed pan, old tool box, hypertufa planters are great for these, kids old wheel barrow, old boots or purse, as you can see I have used a lot of different things cause they keep on making sooo many babies, lol. I really love your chicken feeder planter.
they are also called house leeks, and an old name for them is storm crop for their ability to protect roofs, the roots hold the roof together and the top of the plant change the charge/ionization warding off lightning strikes or so it says.
I have recently started to bonsai, and everyone I have researched online talks about how you need this for your soil or you need that for your soil, but really, all you need is good drainage and aeration. long story short, the soil you're using is pretty much what I settled on, with the addition of either lava rock or pumice. thanks for the information!
Hi Diane , I live in Las Vegas and my Brother brought me some chicks & hens from Port Angels Washington , I got them in the winter but it is starting to get hot here in Vegas , they look great and healthy now I was wondering the best way to take care of them in the summer , it will get above 100 degrees during the summer , this was a great video
Thanks , Robin from Vegas
I live in Wisconsin in which is also zone 5, I planted this Hen & Chicks like yours, it bloomed very well in the summer time, I left it outside in the pot though the winter which is pretty brutal in Wisconsin, they all dried out and died.
they can handle some moisture, but the biggest key is drainage they must have the ability to dry out fast and not sit in wet soil.. to be safe, save a few , pot them and put in a sunny window or if left in a pot they can be moved to a drier spot if necessary... always good to have a backup plan..:)
Diane Mumm Garden Videos Great video! You have a beautiful green thumb and gorgeous hen and chicks! Wow! Those green ones you repotted were so beautiful!! Have to get me some, I've recently fell in love with hen and chicks and bought 2 which i love!. Please keep on doing videos on care of succulents, you are a great speaker and seem like you know what your doing. I've been trying to find a school to go to for my master gardeners licence and to become a horticulturist. I absolutely love growing any kind of plants! Makes me happy! I do have a question, I live in florida and my hens and chicks just got repotted in my own, cactus soil, coconut coir and perlite mix. I seperated and replanted them and now the leaves seem to be drying up and dehydrated/soft looking not plump, does wrinkling on the leaves mean underwatered ? I live in florida so I'm afraid to overwater. They are inside under a full spectrum grow light.
Loved your video, Diane! Very informative and interesting. My daughter loves hens and chicks and I'm bringing her a lovely plant for Mother's Day w/e. Now we know how to transplant it! Thank you!
it is all a part of gardening, fun with plants, sometimes they need attention , these would of been ok together but I want to keep them growing probably before I know it I'll have way more than I need.. lol thanks for stopping by..
Thank you for that helpful video.I am starting to get into succulents and I learned a lot from your video...thank you!
Hi Debra, really happy to know it helped.. I love them.. good luck!
yes you can , they will form roots... mulch may keep them too wet .. I would rake aside add some pea gravel for good drainage.. I plan on doing the same.. the less they stay wet the better otherwise rotting occurs.. hope this helps!
if they are rooted well in the pots , yes give them an adjustment period cause it will probably burn them.. as long as they are winter hardy in your area, fall is a great time to plant.. the pea gravel is great and also I usually place colored rocks too but for some reason just didnt on these but really looks more natural that way..:)
thanks Lois.. yeah they really look great anywhere don't they..people loved the chicken feeder too had it in the greenhouse for awhile.. it was fun and gave people some ideas..
it really does set the pot off.. and it serves it purpose in a few ways..
Okay thank you. I am trying to grow them inside and I've never grown them before, so I just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something that was going to kill the plant. Thanks!
That was a huge help. Thank you and God bless you.❤🙏
Glad it was helpful!
@@dianemummvideos 😁
Very happy to come across your video.....I have had hens and chicks for years but this is the first year to have any long stems with buds....I would appreciate some advice on how to properly care for the blooms and the succulent that they are growing from....thank you
Hi Connie, as far as the blossoms you really shouldn't have to do anything.. once they are done flowering the main plant will die... but its a good thing many offsets , chicks were produced as they live on.,,,
Your chicken feeder gave me an excellent idea. I have some old rain gutters and I'm going to cut them down to size for the same type of look.
excellent idea .. make sure and give them drainage
I didn't think this video could get any better until I saw Zoeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
thank you Sunshine... :)
Hello Diane, thank you for this great video! I have a cobweb hen and chicks that has some babies growing and spilling out of the pot like tentacles. I was wondering, can I transfer those to a new pot? Some of them have a small fully formed baby at the top, but others look like roots with some succulent leaves attached along the stem. I know some cobwebs can produce flowers, so should I leave the tentacle looking ones alone? Thank you!
Your kitty is so cute 😍 thank you for the video its a lot more simple than I thought
thank you.. glad you liked the video... come back again! :)
Great video.. thanks you so much.Just learning how to take care of them.
I would maybe once a week, once the roots are settle in, they can survive without for a while, but I have also had good luck lightly watering every day especially in the heat of summer.. will depend on your weather, temp, etc..
Thank you for the information I just got mines and I will start planting
Your cat is adorable
Thank you for helping me
I am going to try and find some from my local garden center and get them potted up. I have a desk in the bedroom that would be perfect for some plants... just gotta find shade loving ones.
They look so pretty
I love them! :)
yes you can and I would do so.. one thing about hens and chicks they will die once they bloom that is why you want to have others started in other areas of you garden..
I'll try , as long as people come to watch and take something away from them I hope to continue..:) thanks!
Thank you dear for telling me the name of this plant . I have this one at home. I love your beautiful cat 🐈
Stay connected dear friend
Ok, thank you , glad I could help you identify this plant for you.. love them..
Great video Diane. I haven't grow these since I was a little boy and that was a few weeks ago, LOL. Didn't realize there were so many nice varieties . This is garden centre sale season so I think I will have a look around for some.
they are a old favorite for sure..
The pebbles look great on the top!
if you buy the annual ones they do better indoors not so much the perennial as I was told,. however I haven't tried it..
for deeper container fill the bottom with large rocks you dig out your garden it really helps with the drainage.
I use upside down plastic cups....u can use cans too! 20oz soda bottles with the lids on (I don't want them to fill up with water so always turn them....) this keeps my large planters as light as is possible, cuts down on wasting soil as well! I DO use medium sized rocks as a layer atop my hidden secrets just to ensure the water runoff ends up in the bottom of the pots and doesn't linger at the line where I added the items. I've done it for years!
I don’t know what to do with my hen and chicks so thank you
I would try them as they are.. they will grow and fill in.. would be a fun project.. good luck!
Thanks Diane for this video, I've been looking for a hens-and-chicks propagation demonstration. xo
Hi Faith you are welcome, glad it helped..
Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experiences.
thanks ..
I'm in southern Michigan. My friend just brought me 3 large containers of babies. I plan on getting in the ground asap. Anything special that I should do being it's getting cold here? 34 degrees tonight. Hubby put them in the garage tonight so I can plant tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
Hello,A friend is giving me her Hens and Chicks so I watched your video to see how to care for them. Thank you for all the helpful information. When you get to the end of your video where your cat shows up what is the deep red plant in the ground there? I see it in alot of yards but no idea what it is.Thank you for your help.
Hi Diane I've truly enjoyed your video. I'm new at succulents. Just started in May. I live in Mesa, Az., central Az. Zone 9-b-5. When I first began planting they all did great. Then come July I had several die on me. I too have found they do better with less water and amending my cactus mix with pumice. I have a small cluster of hens and chicks and one larger. Now with Fall being here they are doing so great! I also hung some lattice to create some dappled light. I have yet to acclimate any as I'm afraid they'll fry. Are you familiar with growing succulents in Az.? I see so many beautiful species from Cali people. I'm so envious. But I'm embracing what will survive here for me. The element of surprise is so exciting. Not knowing what they'll do, how they'll grow, if they flower, etc. I am in love with them! I've kept them all under our covered patio. They do get bright shade. What are your recommendations on acclimating some as to achieve the reddish tones I so crave? Sorry this is so long. Thanks again Diane!
celosia new look , they are wonderful and do reseed some.. I plant them every year..
and I have lots of them as I found out they start from seed pretty well..:)
Hey Diane! I did this plant this spring in a strawberry pot. I love it! So for the winter your telling me it will live? I'm a Michigander. Should I store it in the barn or my sun porch?
Thanks ... your videos are very helpful for me:0)
Hi! How do you get the hen and chicks to open up after you harvested the chicks? Mines have a great root system but the rosette has not opened in months
I'm so pleased that I watched your video. Thank you so much. I had ordered many of these and they've all died but one. I need to change the soil and need the pea gravel as well. I'll do much better next time because now that I've watched your video. One thing though, I know that they love dryness....will they be okay outdoors during our rainy season in Florida?
No it’s too wet
nice video Diane have not seen these plants in a nice while.
I bought some of these in several varieties this spring. Due to circumstances, I didn't get them outside yet this summer. Do you think if I put them outside in the fall they would winter over ok?? I guess I would have to harden them off somehow since they've been inside since April. I love the top dressing of the pea gravel. That's pretty!
Ugh, I remember this summer of 2012. I'm in Northern Indiana, and there was a drought here. I shudder still.
I want some ,beautiful job
Great hens and chick's video. Love Zoe too, she is a beautiful girl.
thank you Amanda, make sure and watch my video on them in my garden..czcams.com/video/N49sleCkkWU/video.html I have so many now..
I love your cat!!’plants are great too
Thank you! 😊
What are those beautiful, deep red flowers that we can see behind the hens and chicks? My Aunt used to love the Hens & Chicks plants. She had the special pots for them that looked liked mouths sticking out on the sides. That was where the chicks were planted. Do you know to what I am referring? I love your videos.
Diane, thank you so much for this video. I'm doing my first hens and chicks outdoor project this week after getting some inspiration from a local flower market. Could you please show how to store for winter? Or just answer here? It would be much appreciated. Thanks, again!
are you growing in pots? or ground? pots I have just left out in my garden I do make sure there is plenty of pea gravel around the plants and I have thrown a little bark on top for winter.. some have made it some don't depends on the winter and moisture usually..
I am growing in pots. I could bring them in no problem, but wasn't sure how they would do inside. I have about four big pots now. Love them! And thank you!
They are so neat. Do you think they, or that type of plant, would grow ok in the house? I miss having plants around and would love to have a few inside.
Love your videos. Love your accent too . Do you find that a deep container mimics keeping them in ground ? I’ve had good luck with some in ground this year . I’ve read that the drainage is better in ground because the water drains down so deep . Wouldn’t a deep pot mimic that ? I’ve had many rot and many fry this year too . We had rain and high heat simultaneously for a month . They all looked frightful , whether on pots or the ground . Mine would rot if I used the same spin you used cuz it’s humid here . Is it humid there ? Just curious. This video was so relaxing. Thank you 😊
Hi Jennifer, thank you.. I have had luck in deep pots and shallow pots.. these guys like the drainage, so important as you know .. they also like shade in the hottest time of the day... mine are sun in the morning till about 1pm then shade and have done great in pots and ground... I think the pea gravel helps we do get humid yes..
Hi. I'm new here from the Caribbean. Thanks for this video, very informative. Love Zoe 🐈
Hi, glad it helped
the video was very helpful, we are in an apartment in OH -patio has no cover... when it comes to winter, what method should I use... the pots would be IN the weather... do I cover over with plastic or .... ? your help will be very much appreciated. I am separating the chicks now { Aug. 1st 2014} for later... can they be given for gifts in December- as a houseplant - will the still look hardy ? Thank you, katy.
Used to grow these in my flowerbeds back in Ohio many many years ago. I dearly loved them.I now live in south Texas and just bought 23 new sempervivums in assorted varieties. They're all in the growers plastic pots (2"-4") and I was stymied as how to separate or move them to larger pots. Your video gave me the info I needed to courageously transplant them. I'm still not sure whether they can tolerate this hot, hot climate. Planning to keep them in the morning sun only (east side of the house) They'll be in shade by afternoon. Any further advice?
Hi, yes the shade helps in hot climates, well drained soil.. and you can water them maybe once a week if no rain or moisture.. good luck..
Great video! Now that you separated some of the chicks, I know they will grow bigger, but will they have chicks of their own, or does only the Hen plant produce chicks? I know nothing about succulents, but plan to learn a lot from you by watching your videos.
Another question for you. The plants are getting tall and skinny, what am I doing wrong?
thank you, and have fun..
I have a Saccula mesembryanthemoides not sure which one I have. I haven't seen many videos on them or their care. My succulent looks like small trees with long fuzzy leaves. Could you please make a video of these Saccula succulents thanks.
How often do you need to water the sempervivum after replanting them? Thanks for the video, it helped me propagate one that I had gotten!
Hi, I love hens & chicks also and enjoyed your video. I live in Idaho, zone 5-6. I have planted some in old enamel wash pans with drainage holes and now I'm trying ceramic pots. Do you think ceramic will winter well. They are covered with a sealant. Thanks
It will all depend on the winter, moisture and so on.. not all of mine winter over in pots especially if snow sits on them a long time and then melts..
How are your succulents doing? Just got into the hobby myself and kinda feeling my way through. I enjoyed your video BTW.
we had a really hard winter loss a few but I still have enough to start more thank goodness.. thanks for stopping and be careful it is addictive..:)
Hey Alex! If your into succulents then you would love the plant known as "Christ In A Manger" Its a beautiful inside/outside plant (during summers, or in tropical climates is when you would want to put outside in indirect sunlight. Bring in when it gets cold/below 40 degrees.). It took me forever to find the name of it but its an heirloom my grandmother gave to me a little while back. It gets BIG BIG BIG and bushy! If given the proper care. Mine is in a 14 inch pot with two big ones and a starting in it that came from the roots. I wont let it get biger than five to six feet tall but you can teach it how to climb (supposidly) It flowers in winter, blooms get about 12 inches in diamater and it is very fragrant (Smells like heaven lol). If you look it up online and like how it looks and want one then let me know and I will propogate you a few cuttings from it and send it to ya. Just make sure you like it and are in the right zones for it which is 4 to 7 and 12 to 14. :)
Fantastic video! Thank you so much, I learned a lot! Hi from Australia! =)
Hi Jessica, thank you as well, so nice to have people that enjoy my videos.. come back again!
Diane adorei seu vdeo, moro no Brasil num local muito quente,e aqui só encontramos sementes de Sempervivum, eu adoro esta suculenta e nunca tive, poderia me orientar como plantar as sementes? Agradeço sua atenção.
Love the Cat> ^^
Love your videos. What are the bright red plants shown behind the hens & chicks? My aunt used to plant pens & chicks in special pots where the chicks were planted on the side in little openings similar to a mouth. Do u know what I mean?
Can you propagate hen and chicks using the leaves of the plant? Like how you can propagate from the leaf of an echeveria.
I have 2 questions for you. Can I purchase the soil already mixed? Will they grow in doors over the winter in a sunny window?
The video was very helpful. Thank you!
yes and you can try to grow indoors I have done it and it works, just make sure plenty of sun
it may get stretchy otherwise, cool and sun are best for indoor conditions
I recently bought a hens and chick plant, I have transplanted some of them, however I have now learned that the ones I planted outside don't get any sun, so I will have to move them. My question is some of the long shoots have died (from the main plant) as well as one small chick. It is a pot with the side openings. Why would some of the chicks die? I think I am over watering too...Thanks for the video, it was helpful. (I am a newbie at plant growing)
I'm in zone 5 also,,,do you bring them into the house or basement in the winter or will they come back if they are left in the winter outside?
mine stay outdoors.. they usually make it ,, unless we are extremely wet or cold..
Wow very good
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Diane Im a new subscriber and Im wondering if I could use gravel that my husband bought for mixing with cement in of pea gravel?
if it is pea gravel , yes it works great..
or how large is the gravel? smaller the better
Yes it is small gravel and I’m going to probably have to wash it though. Thank you and I love all your videos!
Oh, what ate those beautiful red flowers shown behind the pots?
Can I grow them inside my house as a kitchen table plant? I have a ceramic Hen with openings in the body and wings.
the long shoots , did they have a bloom, once they bloom they die, usually takes around 3 yrs I believe.. As far as the chicks, make sure you have good drainage, they can not stand to be too wet.. they are a succulent , and require less water then most plants..:)
im new to planting succulents. whats the best way to care for them in the winter.
if they winter outdoors in your area, not much to do I sometime give them a light mulch around the base .. but would be careful to cover them completely..
You learned a lot. Thank you.
Great video! Did I miss the part on how to keep them from turning brown/dying around the base of the plant?
By experiment I found that if you plant blooms they will produce babies. The last bloom has produced me 7 babies.
mine produce babies, bloom at around 3 yrs and then the mother plant usually dies.. but you usually have many babies by then.. so it is not such a loss..:) if they are turning brown , may be a moisture issue, they do need some and really good drainage if you do water them..
Diane Mumm Garden Videos First, let me thank you for your reply. Secondly, let me apologize for not being clearer or proof reading my comment prior to submitting. I meant to say that when the mother plant bloomed and while it was dying off I removed it from the container it was originally in to a propagation tray and it was that dying plant that produced seven babies along the tall stalk of the bloom. I believe it may have taken a couple of months, but it produced babies.
Thank you for the tip on drainage. I'm thinking of transplanting to a cactus mix.
maybe, give it protection for the winter , if it is winter hardy in your area , otherwise you to be safe plant a few in the ground..
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