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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

Synonyms
Aichryson × domesticum 'Variegatum'
Aeonium × domesticum 'Variegatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
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

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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