Sempervivum vs Echeverias

Chrissy- zone6B/7A

6 years ago

Okay so I know that sempervivem reproduce through offsets, thus Hens and Chicks.

So if Echeverias used to be called Hens and Chicks too, do all Echeverias reproduce naturally through offsets as well?

What time of year do hens put out chicks?

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Sempervivums reproduce by the seeds too, not only 'chicks'. Hens & chicks is common name, and it is also used for other members of Crassulaceae family. Echeverias reproduce by offsets or seeds.
andreap
6 years ago
Mine reproduce by leaf offshoots spring through summer, not so much in winter. Like any thing else, not when days are shorter.
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