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deltoid-leaved dew plant | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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deltoid-leaved dew plant

Oscularia deltoides

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Oscularia
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

O. deltoides is a spreading succulent perennial with oblong, toothed, 3-angled grey-green leaves and daisy-like, bright magenta-pink flowers 1.5cm across, in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately from late spring to late summer and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks. Water sparingly at other times. Can be grown outdoors in summer but needs winter protection

Pruning

no pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Root sections of stem in spring and summer

Pests

mealybugs and aphids may occur

Diseases

Usually disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years