Pluto Succulent Hen and Chick Sempervivum Plant 4" Pot

Pluto Succulent Hen and Chick Sempervivum Plant

Sempervivum ‘Pluto’, also known as Hens & Chicks, is a delightful succulent plant that belongs to the genus Sempervivum. Here are some details about this charming plant:

• Appearance and Characteristics:

  • The evergreen rosettes of Sempervivum ‘Pluto’ form large clumps of succulent, apple-green leaves tipped in deep maroon. Flowers are pink and star shaped.
  • In early to late summer, Pluto produces short spikes of pastel pink flowers, adding a touch of color to its attractive foliage.
  • This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained, gravelly soil. 

• Growing Conditions:

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil Type: Normal or sandy, but it must be well-draining.
  • Soil pH: Neutral, alkaline, or acidic.
  • Soil Moisture: Dry.
  • Care Level: Easy.
  • Pet Safe

• Uses and Characteristics:

  • Sempervivum ‘Pluto’ is an excellent choice for rock gardens, container planting, and edging.
  • It’s deer-resistant and forms a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves.
  • The mother rosette dies after flowering, leaving room for the “chicks” (new offsets) to grow around it.