Tolmiea menziesii aka Pick A Back Plant

Taxonomy

Genus Tolmiea Family Saxifragaceae Order Saxifragales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta
Tolmiea menziesii, also known as youth on age, pick-a-back-plant, piggyback plant, or thousand mothers, is a species of flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family. This compact perennial herb is native to the West Coast of North America, ranging from northern California to southern Alaska, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its unpretentiousness and variegated foliage. In its natural habitat, Tolmiea menziesii grows quickly to form a green carpet on the forest floor. It can also be found in Scotland, parts of Wales, Northern Ireland, and northern and western parts of England as a naturalized plant or garden escapee. The Piggyback Plant is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to a foot tall and is often found in moist forests, wetlands, and along streams. It produces small tubular purplish-brown flowers in loose racemes during the spring, which attract bees and butterflies.

Common names

Pick A Back Plant, Youth On Age

How to care for Pick A Back Plant

Difficulty

Pick A Back Plant requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

Water

Pick A Back Plant should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Pick A Back Plant loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Pick A Back Plant prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

Pick A Back Plant is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Region of origin

Pick A Back Plant’s native range is Western N. America. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17].

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