For this easy-growing plant, ensure that the growing medium does not retain too much water. If you find the plant's rosettes growing in an elongated manner, reposition the plant in a location where it will get more sunlight. 

Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen and chicks tolerate heat, drought, and neglect with style. All types form a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves, with tiny new plants appearing in a circle around the "mother" in the middle. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks: Remove this by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.

Cool weather enhances the color of most Sempervivums