Also known as Mice Ears · Tree Of Love · Zhila
Aichryson laxum is a succulent shrub native to the Canary Islands, featuring branching stems with fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It produces clusters of small yellow flower
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct midday sun which can scorch leaves.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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 a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring good drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Pinch back the tips of young shoots to promote branching.
This also helps prevent the plant from becoming straggly and encourages flowering.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer, allow them to callus for a day or two, then plant in well-draining soil. Keep slightly moist and in bright, indirect light until rooted.
Can also be grown from seed.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid excess moisture retention.
Ensure the pot has drainage holes.
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Where Aichryson Laxum (Aichryson laxum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aichryson |
| Species | Aichryson laxum |
Similar in genus Aichryson
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