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Hippie Chicks Hens & Chicks
New! Sempervivum tectorum. These rosette-forming, evergreen succulents are perfect for rock gardens or little nooks and crannies in stone walls and along walkways. They range from bright green to deep burgundy, with myriad variation in between. When established, they spread quickly to form a tightly packed groundcover. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 3".
One packet of about 50 seeds
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Contrary to instinct, Cactus and succulent seeds need moist conditions to germinate. Start seeds in a small flat filled 3/4 full with moist, well-draining seed-starting soil that has been mixed with half as much sand. Space the seeds well apart and press them into the surface of the soil. Barely cover them with a layer of moist sand. Cover the flat with plastic wrap or place it in a sealed plastic bag and place it in a warm (70°F at the very least--a seedling heat mat is helpful), bright spot out of direct sunlight. The flat should not need watering as long as it is in plastic. Mist only if the surface of the soil looks dry. Seeds may take several weeks to germinate--patience is key! Top growth forms before roots, so allow ample time for the cacti to size up, gradually removing plastic wrap to lower humidity, before carefully transplanting to individual pots. Summer flowering. Height: varies.
Average seed life: 2 to 3 years.
Contrary to instinct, Cactus and succulent seeds need moist conditions to germinate. Start seeds in a small flat filled 3/4 full with moist, well-draining seed-starting soil that has been mixed with half as much sand. Space the seeds well apart and press them into the surface of the soil. Barely cover them with a layer of moist sand. Cover the flat with plastic wrap or place it in a sealed plastic bag and place it in a warm (70°F at the very least--a seedling heat mat is helpful), bright spot out of direct sunlight. The flat should not need watering as long as it is in plastic. Mist only if the surface of the soil looks dry. Seeds may take several weeks to germinate--patience is key! Top growth forms before roots, so allow ample time for the cacti to size up, gradually removing plastic wrap to lower humidity, before carefully transplanting to individual pots. Summer flowering. Height: varies.
Average seed life: 2 to 3 years.
