Echeveria (Hen and Chicks)

Echeveria plants, also called Hen and Chicks, give you tight rosettes and firm leaves. You get a clean shape that suits desks, windowsills, and small pots. Place your Echeveria in bright light. Give it at least four hours of sun each day. Let the soil dry fully before you water again. Use a pot with good drainage. Remove old lower leaves to keep the base tidy. Turn the plant once a week so the rosette stays even.

You can place Echeveria outside in the UK during warm summer months. Choose full sun or light shade. The small flowers can attract bees and hoverflies. This helps local pollinators. Bring the plant back inside when nights fall near 10°C.

Echeveria suits you if you want a neat succulent with simple care. You get slow growth, clear lines, and a tidy look that fits busy homes.