Creative Ideas for Displaying Succulents
Hens and chicks are hardy succulents that thrive outdoors in zones
four through eight. They are a phenomenal perennial ground cover, and
they are ideal plants for containers, especially strawberry pots. They
also make fantastic houseplants. Consider these creative ways to plant
them indoors, and make them a part of your decorating scheme. They can
be incorporated into many different planting schemes that will
beautifully enhance your home.
Planting Recommendation
Cactus soil is ideal for succulents, but it is not required. For
adequate drainage, fill the bottoms of the planters with gravel, and add
a mixture of half sand and half nutrient-rich soil. Excess water will
drain away from tender roots. Allow the soil to fully dry in between
light applications of water. Display them in a location that receives
full to partial sunlight. For best results, place them in a cooler
location for three to four months to replicate the lower temperatures of
the dormant season.
Grow Them in Pots That Contain Other Low-Moisture Houseplants
One of the most impressive ways to plant hens and chicks indoors is in
a pot that contains other live growth. Keep in mind that both should
have the same requirements. Since succulents store water in their
foliage and do not require as much moisture as many other plants, select
something drought-tolerant. A snake plant is an excellent choice to
pair with hens and chicks. It will grow upward while continually
developing new shoots. The lower growing succulents will spread and
beautifully hide the soil.
Place Teacups Filled with Hens and Chicks on a Kitchen Windowsill
Hens and chicks are one of the most versatile outdoor plants that can
be grown indoors. They require very little space, and they make
wonderful windowsill plants. Instead of using small planters, use
teacups to grow immature plants. As chicks sprout and develop, they can
be clipped away and rooted elsewhere. The arrangement will look lovely,
especially in a kitchen with quaint cottage style.
Plant Them in Lined Woven Baskets
Shallow woven baskets make wonderful planters for succulents, and they
are ideal for indoor arrangements. Plant hens a chicks in a shallow
basket lined with a clay planter or a plastic liner of the appropriate
size. Add miniature ivy around the sides. It will look pretty hanging
over the edges, especially on a pedestal or on the top tier of a plant
stand.
