Aichryson punctatum Exclusive
Aichryson punctatum Exclusive
10 (20)cm, similar to Aichryson pachycaulon, yet smaller in all parts, reaching some 10cm to 20cm in height. The dark green rhomboid leaves have margins with small blackish dots and all parts are covered with short fine hairs. From shaded, slightly moist rock crevices on all western islands including Gran Canaria. Makes numerous intense yellow flowers in a lax inflorescence. Easily raised from seeds when plants have died down after flowering. For any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in a partially shaded spot. Seeds from four populations are available: small-leafed plants from sun exposed rock walls in the north-eastern of La Palma (Fuente de San Marcos, Barranco del Río) in the Fayal-Brezal zone (formerly listed as Aichryson spec. 2), Pico de Garajonay, La Gomera, large-leafed plants from Artenara, Gran Canaria and El Golfo, El Hierro at some 900m. VI-VIII.More Details »