Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is detrimental and can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months, providing only enough to keep the soil from becoming bone dry.
Aichryson divaricatum is a succulent shrub native to the Canary Islands, known for its branched stems and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce significantly in winter
Well-draining
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C, avoid frost
Feed during growing season
25% intensity
Diluted liquid fertilizer monthly
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
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 detrimental and can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months, providing only enough to keep the soil from becoming bone dry.
Prune lightly in spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. This also helps maintain a compact and attractive form. Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the plant.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer, allow them to callus for a day or two, and then plant in well-draining soil. Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before new growth begins. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Aichryson Divaricatum (Aichryson divaricatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aichryson |
| Species | Aichryson divaricatum |
Similar in genus Aichryson
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