What are the propagation methods for Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks) of the Crassulaceae family?

Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks) is a succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum in the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of Spain, France, Italy and other European countries. It is a small succulent grown mainly for its foliage. Its propagation methods mainly include cutting propagation, seed propagation, tissue culture, etc. Let's take a look below at how to propagate Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks)!

Cutting propagation

For Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks), during the growing season you can remove the small rosettes around the large rosette; those with roots can be potted directly, while those without roots should be dried for a few days until the wounds are dry before planting. You can also cut off the small rosettes at the front end of the stolons, dry them for a few days, and then insert them into sand or vermiculite for cuttings. After inserting, keep the medium slightly moist; they root very easily. As for leaf cuttings, although they can occasionally survive, the success rate is very low.

Seed propagation

If you can collect the seeds of Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks), you can use the seeds for propagation. Sow in a cold frame in early spring; at a temperature of 10°C, germination usually takes 2-6 weeks. When the seedlings are large enough, transplant them into pots, but seedlings grown from seeds grow slowly.

Tissue culture

Sempervivum 'Guanyin Lotus' (Hen and Chicks) can be rapidly propagated by tissue culture. The required materials are very easy to obtain, and the propagation success rate is relatively high. It can also produce quite a few variants, making it a fairly promising propagation method.