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Aichryson bollei
Origin: Native to the Canary Islands.
| Family |
| Crassulaceae |
| Genus |
| Aichryson |
| Species |
| bollei |
| Category |
| Annuals, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b to 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a and greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 - 50 |
| Height |
| 35 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species produces beautiful yellow-red leaves if given the correct conditions to grow. Hairs coat the leaves, producing a fuzzy appearance. |
| Landscape |
| Single specimen or indoor container. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in partial shade in moist soil. Give little fertilizer as the plant can over-flower (exhaust itself) and perish easily. |
| Shape |
| Branched, upright, short. |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to root rot. |
| Habitat |
| Laurel and pine forests in shade. |
| Leaf Description |
| Up to 3.5 cm in length, 2.3 cm in width. Normally green with a red tone, however it can produce yellow leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| The pale yellow flowers with a green stripe can grow to 1 cm in diameter, producing a star-like shape. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by cuttings during growing season. |
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