Hen and Chicks finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Hen and Chicks after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on avoiding water on the rosette centre to prevent rot and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in a vertical living wall frame and has genuinely transformed that spot. easy propagation from leaf cuttings is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. dormancy and reduced watering in winter was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, avoiding water on the rosette centre to prevent rot is almost certainly the issue.