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Posted By: Tonya Hen and Chicks? - January 16th, 2007 at 11:12 PM
While selling cookies for Summer's troop I spotted several pots of this plant. I asked the lady about it and she very graciously gave me several pieces. She did not know what it was, but I think it is a type of hens and chicks. I have not seen one like it, but it definitely looks like it. What do y'all think??

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It has a bloom forming also- that is the little "bunch on the plant. I did see that it also roots from leaves- do all hens and chicks do that?

Thanks all!!
Posted By: penny in ontario Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 16th, 2007 at 11:17 PM
What a pretty color Tonya!!!!
That would be my guess as to what it is.
Posted By: Dixie Angel Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 16th, 2007 at 11:25 PM
That would be my guess, Tonya! Aunt Bonnie has some and that is what she calls it...

That stuff spreads like wildfire, too!

I am sure Margaret Pell or someone else will come along and give you the type that it is...
Posted By: Tonya Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 01:43 AM
I did a GH search for sempervivum(Hens and Chicks) and found a post about a succulent wreath and that lead me to Google echeveria. My new plant is an Echeveria laui! Man, I LOVE this place!! Here is the link....
My Plant
Now if I can figure out the common name for it- I will be all set!
Posted By: Shirley4 Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 02:50 AM
I think your plant looks like pearlescant Porcelein. It is so beautiful!! I would love to have a leaf of that, if you ever decide to give any away. smile Or a baby, once it has a lot!!!
Posted By: zuzu's petals Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 02:53 AM
Hi Tonya, wavey My best guess would be Graptopetalum paraguayense ,
take a peek and see what you think. More here.
Posted By: Tonya Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 06:15 AM
shocked Zuzu- you have done it again!! How do you do it?? I thought I was pretty slick and had figured it out. laugh laugh Thanks! kissies
Posted By: Triss Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 06:26 AM
That is beautiful Tonya! Love the coloring!
Posted By: angelblossom Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 17th, 2007 at 08:41 AM
I'm glad you posted this Tonya I think I have the same thing But wasn't sure what is was ??
Posted By: zuzu's petals Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 18th, 2007 at 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by Tonya:
shocked Zuzu- you have done it again!! How do you do it?? I thought I was pretty slick and had figured it out. laugh laugh Thanks! kissies
You're very welcome, Tonya.
I have one of these little guys. wink
Posted By: weezie13 Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 18th, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Zu~zu's got a great eye!!! wink thumbup flw flw flw flw
Posted By: Tonya Re: Hen and Chicks? - January 18th, 2007 at 08:10 PM
She sure does Weezie! thumbup flw
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