Hens & Chicks Cactus Mix – 30 Seeds

$2.99

Type:

Seeds

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seeds, Shopify Collective, Southern Seeds, succulent

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Description

Create a living tapestry of texture and color with our Hens & Chicks Cactus Mix. These charming, low-growing succulents are incredibly hardy and perfect for tucking into rock gardens, container arrangements, or dry, sunny borders. Each parent plant, or "hen," sends out multiple baby offsets, "chicks," which cluster around it to form a captivating, ever-expanding mat of colorful rosettes. This heirloom mix offers a delightful variety of shapes and colors, bringing year-round interest to the garden with minimal effort.

⭐ What you'll love

A fun, ever-expanding plant that produces its own "chick" offsets.
Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, perfect for tough, sunny spots.
A beautiful mix of rosette shapes and colors for year-round interest.
The perfect choice for rock gardens, trough planters, and succulent crafts.

🌿 Seed details

Plant Name: Hens & Chicks, Cactus Mix (Sempervivum spp.)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: 2-4 inches
USDA Zone: 3-8
Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

Sowing: Start seeds indoors at any time or outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Depth: Press seeds into the surface of a well-draining cactus/succulent mix. Do not cover, as they need light to germinate.
Germination: Keep soil lightly moist but not saturated. Provide bright light at room temperature. Germination can be slow.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade.
Soil: Requires gritty, fast-draining soil. Do not overwater.

✅ Our seed packets

Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!