{"product_id":"sempervivum-oddity","title":"Sempervivum 'Oddity'","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSempervivum 'Oddity' Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eFAQ\/Common Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Cactus_26a62e4c-2f57-4ecf-97de-fc345c4a381c_480x480.png?v=1600401339\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sempervivum 'Oddity', also called Hens And Chicks, is a frost-tolerant succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to mountainous regions across Europe and northern Africa. It forms tight rosettes of fleshy leaves that spread slowly outward, creating dense clusters over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Flower_a2da558c-5726-458a-a06c-1a5f7fedc366_480x480.png?v=1600397290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  The leaves are narrow, tubular, and tightly spiraled in the rosette, ranging from forest green to vivid red depending on light and temperature. 'Oddity' grows compact and dense, staying relatively contained compared to other Hens And Chicks varieties. The sculptural, columnar appearance of each leaf gives the entire plant a distinctive geometric quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Growing_2961efa3-9828-496c-8a2c-fa57f0dd8914_480x480.png?v=1600399365\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  In summer, it produces small flowers clustered atop tall spikes that emerge from the center of mature rosettes. Blooms are typically pink to red, appearing once the rosette has matured, after which that particular rosette slowly declines and makes room for offsets to expand the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyloaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  'Oddity' is a slow grower that requires minimal feeding. You can leave it up to ten days without water. It handles drafty spots and stays outdoors in autumn in most regions without protection. Move it outside in summer to enjoy full light intensity and compact growth. This plant is pet friendly. Propagate it easily by separating mature offsets from the parent rosette and planting them in gritty soil where they will root in 1 to 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sempervivum 'Oddity' grows well in direct sun but adapts to low-light spots indoors, though leaf color develops most richly in bright, direct conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Water it when the soil is completely dry; every 10-14 days during spring and summer, and once monthly in fall and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  'Oddity' does best in fast-draining gritty soil, such as a cactus mix amended with perlite or coarse sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Temperature.png?v=1613688445\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It prefers temperatures between 50°F and 75°F but tolerates dry heated air from furnaces and radiators without issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Fertilizer_5853ff19-6010-410a-a082-3abe233cb8d2_480x480.png?v=1600399297\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  'Oddity' is a slow-growing succulent that needs no regular feeding; apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer once in spring if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Spackle_0b1c313b-e538-42e0-8818-7f0bdf63d530_480x480.png?v=1600397104\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 11, surviving temperatures down to minus 40°F in northern regions. It grows outdoors year-round in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and throughout the Rocky Mountain states. It also grows well in milder zones across the South and Southwest, from North Carolina and Tennessee through Texas, California, and the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--GIFT_ADDON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For Every Occasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e housewarming, corporate or client gift, employee appreciation, rock garden enthusiast, container plant lover, succulent collector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Plant Symbolizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \neverlasting life and endurance, \neverlasting love and devotion, \nprotection and deflection of evil, resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Thoughtful Gift For:\u003c\/strong\u003e \na succulent enthusiast, a plant collector with unusual tastes, someone who appreciates low-maintenance greenery, a gardener who loves alpine or rock gardens, a friend with dry or drought-prone space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--GIFT_ADDON_END--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often should I water Sempervivum 'Oddity'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Stick your finger an inch into the soil; if dry at that depth, water thoroughly. The soil texture should feel bone-dry before watering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it survive indoors year-round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sempervivum 'Oddity' survives indoors but performs best with a period outdoors during the growing season to maintain compact form and vibrant color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast does 'Oddity' grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It grows slowly, taking several years to form a sizable colony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I propagate 'Oddity' from leaves or offsets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Offsets root readily in 1 to 2 weeks when separated and planted in gritty soil; leaf propagation is possible but slower and less reliable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Hens And Chicks safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Hens And Chicks is non-toxic and completely safe for cats, dogs, and other pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will my plant survive frost outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Hens And Chicks survives temperatures well below freezing; it stays outdoors through winter in most US regions without cover or protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Box","offers":[{"title":"2 inch \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":67611327168686,"sku":"S2JN0942","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":67611327201454,"sku":"S2JN0942+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":67611327234222,"sku":"S2JN0942+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Custom Pot","offer_id":67611327266990,"sku":"S2JN0942+CUSTOMPOT","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":67611327299758,"sku":"S2JN0942+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-Pack - 2\" \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":67611327332526,"sku":"S2JN0942x2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-Pack - 2\" \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":67611327365294,"sku":"S2JN0942x4","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8-Pack - 2\" \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":67611327398062,"sku":"S2JN0942x8","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sempervivum_Oddity.png?v=1790321806","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/products\/sempervivum-oddity","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}