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dividing Hens and Chicks
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Posted by millieon zone 6a (My Page) on Fri, Aug 11, 06 at 22:03
How long can these hens and chicks be in these pots before dividing and planting in the ground? I'm not ready yet to do my front as the houses on either side are not finished yet.
Thanks,
Millie
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RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| Goodness, they sure are achin' to get out! But I wouldn't worry about it. If you would like to perform some surgery and start new plants though, go for it! |
RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| Thanks leftwood, will perform surgery and start new plants soon. |
RE: What Kind of Soil for Hens and Chicks
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- Posted by calpat zone9ab No.Ca. (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 7, 06 at 17:18
| Just bought a nice H & C plant with lots of babies. What kind of soil to plant them in. Planned on about a 5-6 inch deep bowl type pot but not sure about planting mix! |
RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| Good drainage and not too rich soil, but really they will grow in anything as long as it has good drainage. Half potting soil and half sand would be a good mix. |
RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| You don't even necessarily need to plant them if you pull them apart now! These will sit in a un-heated shed out of the soil just fine until spring if need be :D Vera |
RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| Can they stay outside in the pots over the winter? |
RE: dividing Hens and Chicks
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| Unless you live on the north pole they will be fine in pots over the winter. They might even make it at the north pole. Give them good drainage. |
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