{"product_id":"sempervivum-calcareum-4-inch-pot","title":"Sempervivum calcareum Hen and Chicks Succulent, 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSempervivum calcareum forms neat green rosettes with contrasting dark red tips. Smaller offsets, the “chicks,” develop around larger parent rosettes, creating a growing colony with a beautifully patterned, low-profile shape. It is a natural choice for sunny, well-drained containers and rock-garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePoints of interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed, fleshy green leaves with dark red tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffsetting rosettes gradually form a spreading colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf color, rosette size, and offset count vary with season, light, and individual plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to bright outdoor growing conditions rather than a dim indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCurrent and mature size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one rooted plant in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot. Photos show representative plants, and the number and size of rosettes may vary. Mature growth remains low and spreads through offsets; individual rosettes grow to several inches across, while the colony can spread beyond the original pot over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecorative pots and accessories shown in styled photos are not included and are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a sunny outdoor position, introducing stronger sunlight gradually after shipping. In very hot conditions, some afternoon shade can help prevent scorch. If grown indoors temporarily, choose a very bright window and watch for stretching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the potting mix to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and let excess drain. Avoid leaving water trapped in rosettes or standing in a saucer. Water less during cool weather and slow growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, fast-draining succulent mix and a pot with drainage holes. Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/succulent-cactus-soil-blend\"\u003eSucculent \u0026amp; Cactus Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Avoid heavy soil that stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e During active spring and summer growth, feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Ready to feed? Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\"\u003e2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/a\u003e for steady nutrition for cacti and succulents. Skip feeding while growth is paused, extreme heat or cold. Fertilizer is sold separately; use sparingly and follow its label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum prefers outdoor light and seasonal conditions. Protect newly received plants from sudden extremes. Cold-weather performance depends on local conditions and drainage, especially in containers; avoid prolonged winter wetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dry lower leaves gently and divide offsets when they have developed roots. A rosette may flower once and then die back; surrounding offsets continue the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum calcareum is considered non-toxic to pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52812842533095,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_1dd87e98-a29d-4093-8a2f-d518aa4ab825.png?v=1791837438","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/sempervivum-calcareum-4-inch-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}