Sempervivum Calcareum | Hens & Chicks

Sempervivum: More fondly known as "Hens and Chicks," Sempervivum are the ultimate easygoing succulents—tough, charming, and endlessly multiplying. These little rosette-shaped plants get their nickname from the way a central “hen” produces baby “chicks” that cluster around it like a tiny succulent family. With their incredible cold hardiness and low-maintenance personality, they’re a dream addition to both indoor pots and outdoor rock gardens. Plant Care Notes Place your Sempervivum where it can bask in bright, indirect light. These plants love the sun, and the more they soak up, the more vivid their colors become. When it comes to temperature, Sempervivum are impressively cold-tolerant and can handle frosty winters just as well as scorching summers. For soil, well-draining is the name of the game. Choose a gritty cactus or succulent mix with added pumice or perlite to keep roots from sitting in water. Water sparingly—let the soil dry out completely between drinks, and cut back even mor