Dewflower (Drosanthemum floribundum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dewflower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Dewflower
Drosanthemum floribundum, commonly known as Pale Dewplant, is a creeping succulent plant from the Aizoaceae family, native to South Africa. Its slender stems are covered with small, fleshy leaves and pale pink or lavender flowers that open with the sun, creating a vibrant carpet. It is ideal for ground cover in rock gardens, slopes, or as a trailing plant in hanging baskets.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and compact growth. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, and very sparse in winter. It prefers well-drained, sandy, or gritty soils; a common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Dewflower
- Warning signs
- Soft, blackened stems, yellowing or translucent leaves, rot at the base.
- First aid
- Remove damaged parts. Repot into dry, well-draining substrate. Place in a sunny, airy spot.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter or low light. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot hasn't affected the entire base. It's resilient if watering is corrected.