Is this normal for sempervivum??
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Douglas Hunt on Jul 01, 2014It looks like your hen and chicks are putting up flower spikes. This signals the end of that particular plant, but it will live on in in its offsets.Helpful Reply
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Bev Deardurff on Jul 01, 2014I call that part of the plant the rooster because I thought they were the " male " ( phallic symbol ) plant of the hens and chicks. The hens and chicks were the female part of the plant.Helpful Reply
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Melanie Hinman on Jul 02, 2014Yup - after more googling, think they are going to flower! I will post pics when they do!Helpful Reply
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Sensible Gardening and Living on Jul 02, 2014I find this flowering stage very interesting. I know others who don't like it, not sure why:)Helpful Reply
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Tammy Horner on Jul 02, 2014my mom and grandmother always called them roosters :)Helpful Reply
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Rita Wozniak on Jul 02, 2014Where it touches the ground it will re grow.. again.. HEN n Chicks.Helpful Reply
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Melanie Hinman on Jul 08, 2014Aren't they only supposed to flower after a few years (then die)? I just planted these last spring...and it seems that all the original "hens" will be blooming. There are several "chick" castoffs, enough to maintain survival for sure...but still curious about these guys! I remember my mom having some in her garden for years, and I never saw them bloom!Helpful Reply
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