Piggyback Plant Care

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Piggyback Plant (Tolmiea Menziesii)

The Piggyback plant is native to Western Canada and the United States. It got its common name from the manner in which it reproduces. The young plants are formed at the bases of the mature leaves and seem to be riding piggyback on the main plant. The leaves are green and hairy. These plants are beautiful in hanging baskets. Try them.

Piggyback Plant Care (Tolmiea Menziesii)  Requirements
Light

The piggyback plant requires bright light.

Temperature and Humidity

The piggyback plant requires mild temperature of about 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) during the day and about 50 to 60 degrees F (10 to 15 degrees C) at night and medium humidity.

Soil

Grow your piggyback plant in a loam soil mix and keep the soil well drained.

Water

Water your piggyback plant moderately, but get the entire pot of soil moist to the touch. Allow the soil to dry before the next watering. Overwatering causes leaf tip burn.

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Fertilizer

Fertilize fully established piggyback plants once per month. Do not fertilize newly potted plants during the first two months, if you had used a commercial soil mix.

Pests and Diseases

The piggyback plant is susceptible to being attacked by whitefly. Spray with Malathion or Rotenone.

Propagation

Propagate your piggyback plant from plantlets and repot in an all-purpose soil mix.