Also known as Pick-A-Back Plant · Pick-A-Back-Plant · Pig-A-Back Plant
Youth on Age (Tolmiea menziesii) is a distinctive evergreen perennial native to the Pacific Northwest, known for its unique way of producing plantlets at the base of its
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade, but may become leggy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 15-24°C. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season.
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
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Tolmiea menziesii prefers consistently moist conditions but dislikes waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods in winter.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time of year. Pinching back the tips of new growth will help create a fuller plant.
Spent flower stalks can also be removed.
Propagation is easy through plantlets (pups) that form on the parent plant or via stem cuttings. Simply detach a plantlet or a healthy stem cutting and plant it in moist potting mix.
It will root readily, especially in warm, humid conditions.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins to ensure a smooth transition.
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Where Youth On Age (Tolmiea menziesii) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Tolmiea |
| Species | Tolmiea menziesii |
Similar in genus Tolmiea
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