Hens and Chicks

Also known as Chickens and Hens, Mother Hens and Chicks. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Hens and chicks (Echeveria elegans) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this rosette succulent as safe for cats, dogs, and horses — but note the same nickname is also used for Sempervivum, which our sources don't cover.

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Care at a glance

Lightdirect

Waterevery 14–21 days

Humiditylow

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