Description
Bryophyllum is a succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is distinctive for the profusion of miniature plantlets that form on the margins of its leaves, a trait it has in common with the other members of the genus Bryophyllum.
It requires minimal care and can tolerate dry conditions and high temperatures. Bryophyllum grows from a single stem that is covered from top to bottom with large, blue-green leaves. The plantlets that grow on the edges of each leaf fall easily and root wherever they land. The upright stems are fleshy and hairless. The leaves are also fleshy and are either simple or compound.
It requires minimal care and can tolerate dry conditions and high temperatures. Bryophyllum grows from a single stem that is covered from top to bottom with large, blue-green leaves. The plantlets that grow on the edges of each leaf fall easily and root wherever they land. The upright stems are fleshy and hairless. The leaves are also fleshy and are either simple or compound.
| Common Name | Panfuti, Pathar Chatta, air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, miracle leaf, and Goethe plant |
| Flower Colour | Greenish-yellow to pinkish-red |
| Bloom Time | January-February |
| Height Specification | 30-120 cm tall, but can sometimes reach up to 2 m in height |
| Growing Care | Easy to grow |
Medicinal Use:
- Bryophyllum pinnatum plants are used as a folkloric medicine to heal wounds and treat infections and bowel diseases, among other ailments, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
- Note: Please consult your health expert.
Care for Bryophyllum
- Plant Bryophyllum in a pot with drainage holes in the bottom.
- Use a sandy, well-drained soil such as a cactus potting mix or one part peat moss mixed with two parts loam and sand.
- Repot in the spring but only if the plant outgrows its pot.
- Use a container that is only slightly larger than the original pot.
- Place your plants in a bright location with plenty of direct sunlight.
- Bryophyllum plants require a minimum of four hours of sun daily and grow best in temperatures that range between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Water after the soil dries to a depth of about 2 inches during the spring and summer months with room-temperature water.
- Add water to the potting mix and not the plant itself. To prevent rot, do not allow the leaves to get wet.
- Feed Bryophyllum every three months between March and September using a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
- Bring your plants indoors before the first frost or if the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Reduce watering during the winter months using just enough water to keep the soil moist.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
