Jovibarba heuffelii - the Other Hens and Chicks
This odd plant is very similar in care to Sempervivum, except for it's odd way of reproducing itself; instead of forming chicks on long stolons, the crown itself will split into two or more new ones.
Lush rich colors, and some unusual characteristics make this a fascinating plant; add some Jovibarba heuffelii to your hardy succulent collection...
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It would be very interesting to see what the seeds look like.
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All my hens and chicks and other succulents bloomed beautifully down here in Ga this year and I didn't know I could collect seeds. Definitely next year I will. I have garden sales and people want them so much and I don't have enough to go around, so this will help me out. Thanks for all your wonderful information on succulents I have been addicted for years and keep getting more. Home Depot down here has a good variety. And I do take a leaf off of mine and make more, that is easy way to propagate them.
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@Patt It's important to correctly identify what you have - the hardy ones, Sempervivum and Jovibarba, as far as I know, do not grow from leaves. I've tried, and never had any success with it. The tender ones, Echeveria and others, will grow from a leaf. Those will live after producing the flower stalk, the hardy ones don't. Although they're related, they do have some major differences!
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