Hairy Dewflower (Drosanthemum hispidum)
Drosanthemum hispidum, the Hairy Dewflower, is a succulent groundcover from South Africa, producing abundant pink to purple daisy-like flowers in spring and summer.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. A sandy or gritty mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, is ideal.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is crucial. A sandy or gritty mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, is ideal.
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Can tolerate brief periods of cooler temperatures if kept dry.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent, Creeper
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Fleshy, succulent, linear to lanceolate, covered in papillae
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAizoaceae
- genusDrosanthemum
- speciesDrosanthemum hispidum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No