Aichryson bituminosum is a succulent perennial native to the Canary Islands, featuring spoon-shaped leaves and yellow star-like flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense midday heat which can scorch leaves.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Overwatering is detrimental; ensure excellent drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler conditions (around 10°C) in winter dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring good drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or damaged foliage, and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back the tips of new shoots to promote branching. Pruning is best done in spring after flowering.
Use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts just above a leaf node.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or early summer, allow them to callus for a few days, and then plant in well-draining potting mix.
Keep the soil lightly moist and provide warmth and bright, indirect light for root development.
Repot every two to three years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
Repotting is best done in spring, before the active growing season begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aichryson |
| Species | Aichryson bituminosum |
Similar in genus Aichryson
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