Youth on ages (Tolmiea)

Youth on ages

Normally grown as ornamental perennials, youth on ages trees can tolerate low humidity and therefore be used indoors. Flower colors range from brownish-purple to white depending on the variety, and leaves are coarse, prickly, and tipped with needle-like seeds. They thrive in moist forests and along stream banks. They have small blossoms at the base of their leaf blades that develop into a new plant, hence their common name, Youth on age.

Scientific classification

Genus

Youth on ages (Tolmiea)

Family

Saxifrage

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Piggyback Plant Piggyback plant 'Taff's Gold'Piggyback plant

Care Guide for Youth on ages

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Youth on ages thrives in consistently moist soil, requiring weekly watering to mimic its natural damp environment. It prefers stable indoor conditions, exhibiting moderate drought tolerance. Maintaining adequate moisture during the growing season promotes lush foliage and healthy growth.

Propagation: Propagation of youth on ages typically involves division or leaf cuttings. Key factors for success include moderate light, high humidity, and warmth. Plantlets from leaf margins can be potted individually. Use well-draining soil, avoid direct sunlight, and maintain humidity with plastic covering until roots develop.

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