20 (30)cm, endemic of partially shaded and slightly moist soils mainly in the laurel forest zone on the island of Madeira, as the other three Aichryson species from Madeira, it is rarely seen in cultivation. Makes small plants of some 20 cm to 30 cm in height with ovoid, smooth, dark green, shining leaves and many greenish yellow to bright yellow star like flowers from July to August. Usually grows as an annual to biannual, but it may be easily propagates from seeds or by means of cuttings from branching specimens. 50 seeds per package.
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