bought a semp 'classic' last year. it is just starting to elongate,so bloomstalk is coming. But no chicks. normal?
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Jun 22, 2022 - 11:29 AM
Although a Sempervivum flowering without producing chicks is unlikely, it's not unheard of. Unfortunately, it's impossible to say why your plant decided to bloom.
If it's just starting to elongate, you can try cutting the center out of your plant. It won't stop the blooming process indefinitely, but may encourage the plant to create offsets before it does. We have a nice article for doing just that at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
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Sempervivum 'Classic': A medium to large rosette with long, fuzzy cilia coating its leaves. Its colors shift from lime green to a rosy pink. This is a prolific variety that produces lots of new rosettes on long stolons. Hens & Chicks need plenty of outdoor sunlight to show their best col...
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