Aichryson divaricatum Plant Care
Aichryson divaricatum (Aiton) Praeger
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Aichryson divaricatum is a species of succulent plant of the family Crassulaceae endemic to Madeira.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Aichryson divaricatum?
Aichryson divaricatum grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Aichryson divaricatum Native To?
What Is the Aichryson divaricatum?
Aichryson divaricatum (Aichryson divaricatum) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Aichryson genus. Aichryson divaricatum is native to Madeira.
Aichryson divaricatum displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Aichryson divaricatum produces small star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.
What Light Does the Aichryson divaricatum Need?
Aichryson divaricatum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Aichryson divaricatum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aichryson divaricatum?
Well-draining succulent mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Aichryson divaricatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Aichryson divaricatum?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Aichryson divaricatum?
Aichryson divaricatum can be propagated through leaf cuttings, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to aichryson bollei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aichryson divaricatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aichryson divaricatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Aichryson divaricatum?
Aichryson divaricatum is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Aichryson divaricatum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aichryson genus — compare its care with other Aichryson species on PlantoScan.
Aichryson is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Aichryson divaricatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aichryson divaricatum (Aiton) Praeger, family Crassulaceae (first published in Sempervivum : 125 (1932)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aichryson divaricatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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