Aichryson × aizoides var. domesticum 'Variegatum' (v)
variegated youth-and-old-age
A small, bushy, spreading evergreen succulent to 20cm in height, with obovate leaves edged with creamy-white. Small starry yellow flowers in panicles
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green White | ||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Aichryson can be compact, bushy annuals or evergreen perennials with small, hairy simple leaves and panicles of small, star-shaped yellow or red flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light or full sun. When in growth feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Water freely at all times
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in spring or by cuttings of rosettes taken in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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