Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii) – Unique tropical hanging plant

The Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii) is a charming tropical hanging plant that adds a lively and playful touch to your interior. Known for its tiny “baby” plants that grow from the mother plant, it’s perfect for windowsills, hanging pots, or bright indoor spaces.

Care and Placement

Tolmiea menziesii is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in light to partial shade.

Water & Nutrition

• Keep the soil lightly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely.

• During the growing season, feed once a month with liquid indoor plant fertilizer.

• Avoid water sitting on the leaves to prevent spots.

Light & Temperature

• Place the plant in a bright spot, out of direct sunlight.

• Ideal for indoor temperatures (18–22°C / 64–72°F).

• Not suitable for consumption.

Flowering & Maintenance

• Rarely blooms indoors but regularly produces small “baby plants” from the mother plant.

• Remove wilted or damaged leaves regularly.

• Prune if necessary to maintain a compact, full shape.

Benefits of Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii)

• Unique, playful look with hanging baby plants

• Fresh green, healthy foliage

• Low-maintenance and easy to care for

• Perfect for windowsills, hanging pots, or bright indoor spaces

• Brings a lively, tropical atmosphere indoors

Product Information

• Pot size: P12

• Height on delivery: ±20–30 cm

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist

• Fertilizer: Once a month during the growing season

• Placement: Light to partial shade, out of direct sunlight

• Not suitable for consumption

Each plant is unique and may vary slightly from the photo in size or leaf color

Order Your Piggyback plant Now

Bring playful charm and a tropical vibe into your home with the Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii). This low-maintenance hanging plant is easy to care for and a real eye-catcher.

Order Piggyback plant online now at Firenze Bloemen and enjoy a lively, tropical atmosphere indoors!