Dewflower (Drosanthemum speciosum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dewflower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Dewflower
Drosanthemum speciosum, or Royal Dewflower, is a perennial succulent that forms a compact, trailing mat, covered with small, brilliant flowers that open with the sun. Its flowers, varying in shades of red, orange, pink, and purple, create a spectacular carpet of color in rock gardens, embankments, or as ground cover. It is ideal for warm, dry climates, adding a vibrant and exotic touch.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering, at least 6 hours daily. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings to prevent root rot. It prefers well-drained, sandy, or gritty soils, typical for cacti and succulents. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this drought-tolerant species.
How to save a dying Dewflower
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, non-turgid leaves; brittle, dry stems; lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Move to a cooler, shadier spot. Water moderately with room-temperature water, avoid waterlogging. Check drainage.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (rots roots quickly) or extreme drought and direct sun without acclimatization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't fully rotted or stems entirely dry. Act quickly.