Aichryson laxum

Common Names

Tree Of Love, Mice Ears, Gongarillo, Gongarillo Canario

Summary

Native to the Canary Islands, Tree of Love is an indoor succulent with a dwarf-tree appearance, featuring heart-shaped leaves arranged in rosettes at branch tips and branched clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers that bloom in late spring.

Bright light with some direct sun is preferred, with shelter from intense heat; warm conditions and flowering with temperatures above 13°C; growth in well-draining soil (sandy/loamy/cactus mix) using a soak-and-dry watering regime, letting the top 2 inches dry between waterings, and reduced watering during winter rest; fertilize every two weeks during active growth and skip fertilizer during rest; propagate via tip cuttings 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long, rooting in 3–4 weeks; repot every 1–2 years in spring; commonly grown as a houseplant and suitable for xeriscaping/rockeries and shaded areas.

Lifecycle

Annual or Biennial

Height

12-20 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 9b-12b

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial sun to partial shade; tolerates full sun.

Soil Type

Well-drained soil with sandy, loamy, or clayey texture; slightly acidic pH 6.1–6.5.

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil that drains freely (sandy, loamy, or loamy clay soil), often a succulent/cactus potting mix, with terracotta pots preferred.

Soil pH

6.1–6.5 slightly acidic

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Spring and Summer

Foliage Color

Dark green

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Fast

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds and Cuttings

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds