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Hens and Chicks

Echeveria elegans

A rosette-forming succulent that produces small offsets around the parent plant in shallow bowls.

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Light

Bright light

Soil mixture

Well-draining indoor potting mix

Soil moisture

Let soil dry between watering

Fertilizer

Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.

Plant Diagnoser notes

Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.

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