I really like 'Hen and Chicks' - I have various pots of them around the yard. They have always been very special to me because I got my start of them many years ago from my momma. I wanted to post this blog in Honor of Mother's Day and in Memory of Momma. I think of her every time I look at a group of thriving 'Hen and Chicks'. I took a pot of them to my daughter-in-law last Sunday, and I gave a pot of them to my daughter yesterday. I have given them to friends and other family members in the past. I have several rose bushes, lilies, and other various blooming plants. They are all beautiful and I love them too, but their blooms soon fade. I am listing some information below for proper care of 'Hen and Chicks'....sometimes called Hens and Chickens. This little beauty is very low maintenance and they come back over and over again through the years. I am so glad Momma left these plants for me to cherish and share with others who knew and loved her.
How to Care for Hen and Chicks
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Keep your hens and chicks plant in a well-lit location. If your new plant will be kept indoors, make sure it is near a window that receives sunlight for most of the day. If it will be planted in the yard or in a container on a patio or deck, be sure it is getting the most sun possible.
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Transplant your hens and chicks plant into a sandy soil. Interestingly, this is one of those plants that does well in poor soil. If you will be transplanting it, use a sandy soil mixture or add gravel to regular potting soil.
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Water sparingly. Remember, cacti and succulents are desert plants; therefore, they are drought resistant. Let the location or container soil become completely dried out and then give your hens and chicks a good drink. However, do water them right after transplanting.
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Acquire new plants by removing the "chicks," which grow around the mother "hen" plant. Gently remove these little rosettes and transplant them in another garden location or in new containers.
Tips & Warnings
· Fertilization is unnecessary for hens and chicks plants. If watered too frequently or water is allowed to be retained in the soil, your plant could get root rot, leaf rust or stem rot. Water less and move the hens and chicks plant to a dryer, warmer location.
Read more: How to Care for a Hens & Chicks Plant | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5112348_care-hens-chicks-plant.html#ixzz1LnPB92fU
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In spite of my unending love for the 'Hen and Chicks' - I was thrilled when David brought this beautiful hanging basket home last night. It is really gorgeous - I just hope I can keep it this pretty for most of the spring and summer. Thank you David, the Geraniums and surrounding plants are beautiful and a lovely surprise -I love them. 
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