Piggyback Plant. An unusual and easy to grow foliage plant that produces small plantlets in the centre of mature leaves. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Tolmiea menziesii
An unusual and easy to grow foliage plant that produces small plantlets in the centre of mature leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Tolmiea |
|---|---|
| Species | menziesii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Piggyback Plant |
| Flower Colour | brown, green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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