Tree of love: basic rules for plant care

Air care at home

The leaves of the bush resemble hearts in outline. If you tear or cut off a piece of a leaf, you will notice an unpleasant odor. Under no circumstances should children or animals be allowed to taste them - this can lead to poisoning.

Location and lighting

On the one hand, aichrizon loves good lighting. Daylight hours for a succulent should be 12-14 hours. But on the other hand, the plant categorically does not accept direct sunlight. Therefore, if it is not possible to keep the pot on the east or west window, but only on the south, be sure to shade it with gauze or tulle so that the light is diffused. Otherwise, sunburn cannot be avoided.

You can also save the flower from incineration by moving it a little further from the window. Make sure there are no radiators, heating devices or household appliances nearby. And the normal, uniform development of the crown will be facilitated by regularly rotating the pot so that all leaves receive an equal amount of light. It is enough to do this once a week.

Temperature

In the spring-summer period, the Tree of Love will do well at an air temperature of +20-25°C. But in the cold season, it is better to move the flower pot to where it is cooler. It is advisable that day and night temperatures in winter do not go beyond +8-10 degrees.

In a warmer room, the aichrizon will begin to stretch and lose leaves. If it is not possible to provide coolness, illuminate the plant - let it think that summer is continuing.

In the summer heat, when the thermometer rises above 25 degrees, it makes sense to take the tree out into the air. Just choose a place protected from drafts and precipitation.

Watering

Please note that aichrizon is not a “water drinker”. Try not to overdo it with moisture. Watch the leaf blades carefully: when the soil in the pot is half dry, the leaves will begin to lose their elasticity. Press on them, and as soon as you feel lethargic, this is a signal to water. In summer, naturally, this needs to be done more often - about once a week, and in winter much less often - about once a month.

But don’t add too much moisture at once. This can cause the roots to rot. And be sure to take purified water. If you overdry the plant, the leaves will wrinkle and wither.

Air humidity

There is no need to spray the air around the plant to increase air humidity. But in summer, you can practice a warm shower by washing the leaves with tap water. The water should not be hot, but pleasant to the hands. Just don’t even think about rinsing the air in winter—you’ll kill the succulent.

The soil

The roots of aichrizon are not particularly long or powerful. Therefore, he doesn’t need a deep pot. Choose no more than 12 cm in height. Be sure to line the bottom of the container with crushed expanded clay drainage. Then a mixture of leaf soil, purified sand and humus, taken in equal parts. The plant will be grateful to you if you supplement the soil mixture with pieces of birch charcoal. And you need to add a little more turf soil than the volume of the resulting mixture.

Feeding and fertilizers

The Tree of Happiness needs to be fed only in spring and summer. Buy fertilizer for succulents. It is desirable that there is as little nitrogen in it as possible. Apply along with watering, maintaining an interval of 2 weeks. During the dormant period, aichrizon does not need feeding.

Transfer

There is no need to disturb the succulent particularly often by transplanting it. Typically, young plants are replanted after a year or two, and adults - about once every 4 years. But look at the circumstances: as soon as in the spring you notice that the pot is overfilled with roots and they begin to crawl out of the drainage holes, start replanting.

Choose a clay pot 2 cm in diameter larger than the previous one. The Tree of Love will not take root in a container that is too large. Transfer the plant along with a lump of earth into a new pot and fill the empty spaces with soil mixture. After transplanting, do not rush to water the bush. Wait 4-6 days.

Types and varieties with photos

There are many varieties of aichrizon. Growing them has some nuances that need to be taken into account. The genus Aichrizon includes 15 species of succulent plants, some of them are perennials, while others are annuals.

Among all the varieties of aichrizon, the most popular are the following.

Gucci

This variety resembles the Crassula in appearance. The flower can be grown as a bonsai. The leaves are light and green, glossy, false-shaped and concave. The crown is dense, the inflorescences are bright orange.

Winding

The trunk is shortened, the leaves are diamond-shaped. Their surface has a silver fleecy coating on a light green background. The crop blooms in late spring and until November. The petals have a beige tint.

Variegated

Leaf rosettes are formed at the ends of branched shoots. Along the edges of the leaf plates there are stripes of whitish, cream or pink shades. The inflorescences are small, yellow.

Laxum

Also called aichrizon prostrate. It looks like a bush, shaped like a square. The foliage is diamond-shaped, fleecy, light green in color. The inflorescences are small stars. After they wither, most of the leaves fall off, but then the crown is restored.

Spot

The stems of the plant are covered with transparent thick pile. It reaches a height of up to 50 cm. The green leaves have a sparse pile compared to the branches. Yellowish inflorescences in the form of loose corymbs.

These are the main varieties that are suitable for growing at home.

Flowering aichryzon

If you create favorable conditions for life - a pot of suitable size, cool wintering, not too frequent watering - the aichrizon will definitely thank you and bloom with red or yellow panicles. Typically, flowering begins in April-May and continues until September-October.

Do not be alarmed that as the flowering process progresses, the bush will begin to shed its leaves. This is a natural process. After flowering, remove flower stalks and weak stems, and reduce the intervals between watering. In addition, fertilize. In this case, the Tree of Love will quickly restore lost strength.

If you think the leaf fall is too strong, you can trim off some of the old shoots.

Some difficulties in growing

Breeding aichrizon can be associated with some difficulties. Basically, flower growers are interested in issues related to the flowering of a plant; it is with this that problems can arise, and why exactly, a specialist can say only after he has studied all the facts.

Why doesn't it bloom

The main reason why aichrizon does not bloom is that it is not properly cared for. The plant is quite demanding in this regard, so if there is no flowering, it is worth replanting it in a tighter container, making sure that there is no excessive watering and rotting of the roots. And during the dormant period, it needs coolness, so you need to keep the plant where it will not dry out and overheat.

Leaf fall

If your favorite aichrizon begins to wither in the warm season and its leaves fall off, then the problem is either that it has been exposed to sunlight for too long, or that its earthen ball constantly dries out (less often, the reason may be too much frequent watering). If a plant such as aichrizon begins to lose leaves in the autumn-winter period, it means that it is too warm and it is time to move it to a cooler room for the winter.

Aichrizon variegated

However, it also happens that leaves fall when flowers bloom, and this is a completely understandable and natural phenomenon, especially since it is temporary.

Diseases and pests

This flower faces the same dangers as other indoor plants. For example, these could be spider mites and mealybugs. The presence of the latter can be determined by lumps of sticky white fluff on the cuttings of the plant, while the mite leaves thin cobwebs. Both pests are combated with the help of systemic chemicals such as Fitoverm and Aktar.

If the plant is over-watered, rot may appear.

Advice! In this case, damaged leaves and roots will have to be removed, and in the future adhere to the correct watering regime; there are no other ways to combat this.

Aichrizon will certainly decorate the house, and if you believe the popular belief, it will bring love and happiness to it. But for this to happen, you need to properly care for this unusual plant.

How to form a beautiful crown

First, decide what you want to get as a result - a tree or a bush. In the first case, leave one stem, which over time will become powerful and tree-like. And in the second, trim only weak stems, leaving a few strong ones.

In addition, shoots should be pinched. This will prevent them from stretching upward and will increase bushiness. You can give the plant any shape - it all depends only on your imagination.

Perform pruning only during periods of intensive tree growth. This cannot be done in autumn, winter and during the flowering period.

Is it possible to keep the plant in the house?

Even the shape of the leaves of aichrison in the shape of a heart indicates its purpose in energetic terms. The succulent will provide a warm and cozy atmosphere in the house and decorate the interior with its delicate, graceful appearance. The plant is not only possible, but also necessary to keep in every home.

The benefits of an indoor flower

For the home, aichrizon can bring such benefits:

• improvement of aura;
• attracting financial flows;
• achieving harmony in all areas.

How can it be dangerous?

In magical terms, the flower does not pose any danger, however, its juice can cause irritation on children's skin.

In addition, damaged shrubs may emit an unpleasant odor . Therefore, it is recommended to place the plant out of the reach of small children and pets.

Reproduction of aichrizon

The Tree of Love can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or leaves. Any of the methods will not cause any particular difficulties.

Propagation by leaves and cuttings

When pruning in March-April, you can leave stems about 10 cm long and cut them. Trim at a sharp angle to increase the cross-sectional area. Dry it slightly before rooting, and plant it in a sand-peat mixture only the next day.

Aichrizon easily takes root. You can even put the cutting in a glass of boiled water with the addition of activated carbon, and soon - after 2-3 weeks - you will notice strings of roots.

As soon as the seedlings grow 2-3 leaves, transplant them into shallow pots with soil mixture. The diameter of the containers should be no more than 7 cm. And try to ensure the air temperature is within 18 degrees.

Even a leaf of the plant will take root if you break it off and press it into a damp sand-peat mixture.

In the first month, the soil should be moist and light access should be maximum. When the shoot grows, care for it as you would an adult plant.

Propagation by seeds

You can try growing aichrizon from seeds. To do this, prepare a greenhouse. Pour sand and leaf soil into the container, mix thoroughly, water thoroughly and plant the seeds 5 mm deep. Cover with glass or cover with film and place close to the light. Every day, remove glass or film, moisten and ventilate the plantings. Sprouts should appear in about two weeks.

Pick them up after 3-4 leaves appear, changing the composition of the soil: add the same amount of leaf soil to the mixture of turf and sand. Place seedlings close to each other. Place the box in a well-lit place. And when the plants grow up, transplant them into separate small pots. First, reduce the air temperature to 16-18 degrees, and water the plants every day.

Description of landing features

After purchasing an ornamental plant, it must be transplanted into a new, more convenient pot.

Features of the procedure:

1. 2 hours before the procedure, water the tree generously.
2. Remove the aichrizon from the pot with a lump of earth, carefully shake it off and rinse the root system with warm water.
3. Inspect the bottom, removing any damaged parts.
4. Leave the plant to dry slightly for an hour.
5. Prepare a suitable pot with soil mixture.
6. Place the flower in the middle of the container, straighten the roots, fill all the voids with soil and tamp lightly.
7. Place the love tree in a partial shade area, and after 5 days, water it for the first time.
8. After a week, move to a permanent place of residence.

Diseases and pests

Like all succulents, aichrizon is most afraid of excess moisture. If water stagnates in the pot or there is dampness around, then both the roots and shoots will become rotten. The use of nitrogenous fertilizers will lead to a similar effect.

In rare cases, it will be possible to bring a flower back to life after such an extreme event. It is better to take cuttings and try to grow new Trees of Love by throwing away the old soil and disinfecting the pot.

In the summer heat, you may notice spider mites or scale insects on the branches. Immediately treat the plant with commercial insecticides.

Care errors

If you do not care for the aichrizon correctly, it will immediately give alarm signals:

• due to the warm wintering, the shoots will become bare;
• excess moisture in winter will lead to wrinkled leaves;
• poor lighting will be a consequence of elongated stems;
• shedding of leaves during flowering is a normal phenomenon; in other cases, this may indicate a lack or excess of moisture, or may occur under the influence of direct sunlight.

Is it possible to save the plant? In the first case, try cutting off the rosette or the top of the stem and re-rooting. In the second, provide the aichrizone with regular but infrequent watering. In the third, add light by moving the pot to more favorable conditions. To prevent leaf fall in winter, move the succulent to a cool but sunny place.

Signs and superstitions

All signs and superstitions that have developed about the plant are directly related to the magical properties of aichrizon. It is believed that this flower is capable of:

• add strength;
• improve energy;
• neutralize negative energy;
• create an atmosphere of peace, happiness, harmony and romance in the house;
• increase mutual attraction;
• protect the home and all family members from diseases and problems;
• improve relationships and strengthen marriage;
• improve mutual understanding between lovers and loved ones.

According to folk superstitions, aichrizon is able to detect even slight tension in the relationship between spouses and loving people, which is indicated by its appearance.
If the plant blooms, this is a good omen, indicating harmony, while the withering of the aichrizon indicates tension in the relationship.

There are the following signs about the tree of love:

• Keeping wilted leaves and stems of aichrizon at home will attract poverty. The couple may experience a deterioration in feelings and love.
• If flowers unexpectedly appear on the air zone, this indicates an imminent win or a valuable find.
• The condition of the plant may indicate a partner's betrayal. To avoid a final breakup, you need to improve your relationship with your other half and provide the plant with proper care. If the plant resumes flowering, this will be a good sign.
• The Tree of Love helps couples decide on plans that remain at the same level for a long time. A bad appearance indicates the need for separation, while intense flowering is a sign of a wedding.
• Aichrizon can be acquired not only by families, but also by single people. Lush flowering indicates the imminent creation of a family. If the plant responds well to the chosen one, the other half was chosen correctly. Sudden decline suggests otherwise.
• The tree of love can be safely given to both newlyweds for a wedding and spouses on their anniversary.
• Since aichrizon has the same properties as crassula, it can be given to people seeking financial well-being.

In order for the plant to fully reveal its abilities, it must be placed on southwestern windows, since this location is responsible for love and marriage.

Aichrizon (tree of love) - signs

Aichrizon is called the Tree of Love or the Tree of Happiness for a reason. He truly brings peace, tranquility and prosperity to the family. An atmosphere of universal love will reign in the apartment during the flowering of the succulent. And if it blooms when no one expected, it means that the relationship that has just begun will develop into a whirlwind romance. The release of panicles from a plant whose owner is a single person indicates the imminent acquisition of a pair. But sudden fading warns that the choice in love fell on the wrong person.

In addition, those who want to improve their financial well-being or win the lottery should definitely have a pot with airhrison.

For all this to happen, the tree must be purchased, but in no case given as a gift. If someone gave you a similar gift, be sure to pay for the flower with a yellow coin.

As soon as you notice dry shoots, cut them off immediately. If the plant starts to get sick, don’t even try to save it - get rid of it quickly so as not to lose money and love.

Many flower growers are inclined to think that aichrizon itself does not attract happiness and prosperity, but reflects the atmosphere in the family. If all is well between members of the household, it develops rapidly and blooms profusely. But with infighting and constant scandals, it begins to slowly die out.

Like any other succulents, aichrizon is easy to grow and looks quite attractive. So be sure to buy a plant. And who knows, maybe love and happiness will settle in your home.

Main types

Below are the most popular types among gardeners.

Aichryson punctatum

This is a not very large succulent plant that can reach a height of 15–40 centimeters. On the surface of the brownish-green stems there is a pubescence consisting of whitish hairs. The long-petiolate, slightly pubescent leaves have a diamond-shaped shape. They are collected in leaf rosettes.

Aichryson tortuosum

This not very tall shrub reaches 15–30 centimeters in width and height. On the surface of the fleshy, diamond-shaped leaves there is pubescence consisting of whitish hairs. They are also collected in leaf rosettes. The short-petioled leaves reach 1.5 centimeters in length and 1 centimeter in width. Flowering is observed in spring.

Aichryson loose or prostrate (Aichryson laxum)

This shrub can reach a height of 30 to 40 centimeters, and a diameter of 20 to 40 centimeters. The diamond-shaped leaves have long petioles, and their surface is covered with short whitish hairs. They reach from 1.5 to 3 centimeters in length and 1 centimeter in width. The inflorescences are large, racemose, reaching 30 centimeters in length. Consist of golden yellow flowers.

Aichryson sedifolium

This dense-leaved succulent is a subshrub. It reaches a height of 15–40 centimeters, and a diameter of 13 centimeters. Has straight branches. There is a sticky coating on the surface of the fleshy club-shaped leaves. They reach 1.5 centimeters in length. They form leaf rosettes with a diameter of up to 6 centimeters. The leaves are greenish-yellow or green, and have red stripes on their surface. The inflorescences reach 7 centimeters in length. They consist of golden yellow flowers.

Aichryson x domesticum

This is a hybrid plant created by crossing Aichrizona punctata and Aichrizonum flexulum. This succulent shrub has a width and height of 15–30 centimeters. The fleshy, club-shaped leaves have pubescence consisting of short whitish hairs. These leaves reach 1.5 to 2 centimeters in length and 1 centimeter in width. They form leaf rosettes. The fragrant flowers are yellow in color. There is a variegated form with variegated foliage - Aichryson x domesticum "Variegatum".

This plant is called the “tree of love” due to the fact that its leaves are heart-shaped. However, in reality this is a “tree of happiness”. The fact is that in a house where there is such a plant there is always harmony and harmony, which was noted by a huge number of people.