Oscularia deltoides plant

Oscularia deltoides

deltoid-leaved dew plant

  • Perennial
  • 10 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Silvery-grey foliage
  • Evergreen

Garden use

Planting and use

Pot Solitary Small groups

Dry or sunny locations

Alpine house

Ornamental value

Wintergreen Foliage plant Weird Unusual flowers Very long ornamental value

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 - 10 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour magenta
Leaf colour gray-green
Growth habit wide
Growth rate fast
Hardiness down to about susceptible to frost

Site conditions

Light full sun
Soil moisture very dry, dry
Soil texture pervious, light
Humus none to little

Botanical information

Botanical name Oscularia deltoides
Genus Oscularia
Family Aizoaceae
Origin Africa, South