hen-and-chickens echeveria (Echeveria secunda)
Hen-and-chickens echeveria (Echeveria secunda) forms compact rosettes of blue-green leaves, producing offsets that cluster around the mother plant. A popular succulent fo
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Sunlight
High
Watering
Moderate to Low
Soil
Well-draining
Temperature
Moderate
Fertilizer
Very Low
Care Requirements
High
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight for at least six hours daily. Can tolerate some direct sun if gradually acclimated.
Moderate to Low
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-draining
Moderate
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day. Can tolerate cooler temperatures (10-13°C) at night, but protect from frost.
Very Low
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Do not fertilize in dormancy.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.1-0.2 m
Spread
0.2-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Blue, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Fleshy
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSaxifragales
- familyCrassulaceae
- genusEcheveria
- speciesEcheveria secunda
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Non-toxic to pets and humans.