How to Grow and Care for Mexican hens and chicks

Mexican hens and chicks exhibits characteristic stems stretching 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) that are either pendant or upright. These stems showcase thin, lanceolate leaves arranged into an open rosette with grayish-green foliage exhibiting a reddish blush on the margins and near the tips. In late winter or spring, it produces densely clustered flowers on terminal spikes about 1 foot (30 cm) long, with the flowers concentrated within the top 4 to 5 inches. The flowers feature reddish-pink stems, bracts, calyces, and pink-tipped yellow petals. Suited for partial sunlight, mexican hens and chicks prefers well-draining soil and requires regular to occasional watering. Its foliage provides an attractive element for container planting.