Sunset®: 5-9,12-24
AHS: 9-6
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Keep between 40 and 65° F (4 to 18° C)
Heat Tolerance: Indoor plant in summer in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Bright shade
Origin: Western USA, Canada
Growth Habits: Perennial, 20 inches tall (50 cm), 16 inches spread (40 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly. Likes humidity and good drainage.
Propagation: Plantlets, leaf cuttings
Piggyback plant forms plantlets on the leaves. The hairy leaves can create minor skin irritations for sensitive persons. The genus Tolmiea is named after Dr. William Fraser Tolmie, 1830-1886, Scottish physician and botanist.
Blooming Habits:
The Piggyback Plant has brownish purple flowers in erect clusters, without ornamental value, in summer.
Culture:
Use a soil rich in organic matter, fertilize monthly with a regular indoor fertilizer. Pinch older leaves and stems to keep compact. The Piggyback Plant likes high humidity, insufficient humidity leads to brown leaf margins.
Check regularly for spider mites and aphids.
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