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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 01, 2008

I have several sempervivum (hens and chicks) that are getting ready to bloom, but haven't produced any chicks. Anyone have any thoughts on why? They're in mostly full sun, the soil might be on the clay-ey side for them. Thanks for any help!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 01, 2008

How long have you had them in the garden? You may just need to be patient with them. If they look healthy and they're getting ready to bloom I don't think there's a problem with your soil, etc.

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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 01, 2008

I thought the "mother hen" dies after it flowers.

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elfeik Near Kansas City, MO(Zone 6a) Jul 01, 2008

The parent plant will live for several seasons.

If you haven't yet, give them a weak to medium strength liquid fertilizer.

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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 01, 2008

I'll do that. Thanks for the help. I'm a newbie.

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