Tree Of Love

Tree Of Love Care

Aichryson Laxum

What is the plant

Aichryson Laxum, or Tree of Love, as it is otherwise called, is an indoor plant, popular for its unique appearance and for being easy to grow, even by novice growers. The plant received the name “Tree of Love” thanks to its leaves that have a heart-shaped form.Fun fact to know about the Tree of Love plant: It is believed that these succulents only grow well and bloom if grown in an atmosphere of love, peace, and understanding, where there is no negative energy. If the Tree of love plant loses leaves or doesn’t bloom, it is a sign for the owners to improve their relations.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

3°C - 13°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During the period of active growth, the plant should be watered sparingly, the soil mixture should be well saturated with water during irrigation. Between waterings the soil should dry out to half its depth. During the rest period, watering is reduced, not allowing, however, complete drying of the soil.
Fertilizer
If Aichryson laxum has a rest period in winter, then it is necessary to feed the plant only during active growth, introducing a standard liquid fertilizer every two weeks. If there is no rest period, the fertilizer can be given throughout the year. When growing in the garden, two or three additional fertilization with a balanced fertilizer during the entire growing season are sufficient.
Sunlight
Aichryson laxum needs a bright light with a certain amount of direct sunlight. In low light, this succulent stretches out and looks frail. If it loses too many leaves, the cause may be the effect of too dry hot air and a scorching sun. It is necessary to transfer the plant to a more suitable place.

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Soil
When grown in the garden, this succulent is planted in sandy, loamy or clayey, well drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of about 6.1-6.5.
Temperature
This species grows well in a wide range of temperatures. At room temperature it will grow throughout the year. But in winter it is better to arrange the plant for a short period of rest and transfer it to a less lit and cooler place where the temperature drops below 13 ° C. The minimum temperature that this species can tolerate is 2 ° C.
Container
Aichryson laxum are usually put in a standard soil mixture. Since this plant has a small root system, it does not need large pots. The adult plant grows well in pots with a diameter of 10-13 cm. In spring, if necessary, a plant that did not die after flowering is transplanted into the pot a larger size.