Aichryson porphyrogennetos 0
Author: Carl August Bolle (1821-1909)Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Aichryson
English name: Purple Aichryson
Zone: Mediterranean
References
- Atlas y Libro Rojo de la Flora Vascular Amenazada de España, de España, Vascular Amenazada. ResearchGate
References for the genus
- Crassulaceae, Illustrated handbook of succulent plants, U. Eggli, H. E. K. Hartmann. 2001 pag. 24-27. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 28ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 28ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-3 weeks. The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is 2 years.
Experiences in the garden
02-10-20A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
14-09-21 Sown 100 seeds in a tray and germinated at 04-10-21 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 1-3w