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Hens and chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Hens and chicks is non-toxic to cats when correctly identified as Sempervivum tectorum. Prevent chewing even on non-toxic succulents.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Sempervivum tectorum only; the common name is also applied to other rosette succulents.
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Sempervivum tectorum — Form (Wake County,NC)
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Sempervivum tectorum — Form (Wake County,NC)
By Cathy Dewitt
License: CC BY 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Sempervivum tectorum
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Sempervivum tectorum only; the common name is also applied to other rosette succulents.
- Light
- Sunny position
Full sun; afternoon shade may help in very hot sites.
- Watering
- Let the mix dry
Let soil dry between waterings; avoid overwatering.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
No preferred indoor temperature range established.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Sandy or gravelly soil with very sharp drainage.
- Through the year
- Offsets form colonies. Remove individual rosettes after they flower and die.
Growing-guide sources
- Sempervivum tectorum ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Sempervivum tectorum only; the common name is also applied to other rosette succulents.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Hens and chicks: toxic and non-toxic plants ↗ASPCA · Accessed
Safety last reviewed .