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title: "HEY YALL! It’s teacher appreciation week! And my present from work,…"
description: "HEY YALL! It’s teacher appreciation week! And my present from work, as a preschool teacher, today was a new hens and chicken! The nursery pot says it’s a…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Mallarie E"
published: "2026-04-20T21:17:29.740735Z"
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# HEY YALL! It’s teacher appreciation week! And my present from work,…

_Posted by Mallarie E on 2026-04-20_

HEY YALL! It’s teacher appreciation week! And my present from work, as a preschool teacher, today was a new hens and chicken! The nursery pot says it’s a Echeveria. I have it in the kitchen “no sunlight” currently, and I am not transplanting or watering it just yet, until I get more info. I don’t want to shock it anymore than it has been the last few days. Ready for all the tips!

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## 9 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-04-20

I’m assuming you gave that custom name just because. There is a sempervivum hens and chicks which is a different plant, but looks similar.

#### Mallarie E replied on 2026-04-20

Ohhh no that’s just what it said on the nursery pot. Echeveria. I’m not sure what exact plant it is. But I’m taking all the tips I can get! 😊

### Ronda commented on 2026-04-20

Lovely plant \& Thanks for your work. 🥰

#### Mallarie E replied on 2026-04-20

Thank you! 😊

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-04-20

Cute! Find a window with full sun!! Do not water more than every 3-4 wks. Give her some new gritty substrate so she drains 💛

#### Mallarie E replied on 2026-04-20

Thank you for the tips!

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-04-20

No prob. I can’t stress this enough… so much MORE light/LESS water than you think! Good luck!!

#### Mallarie E replied on 2026-04-21

Does it need a pot with drainage holes?

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-04-21

Omgggg YES, forgot to mention but really EVERY POT you put a plant in… with a few weird exceptions… should always have drainage. I only plant directly into terracotta pots, otherwise it is nursery pot (clear is good so you can check roots/moisture) inside cute pot 🥰

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