What is Drosanthemum floribundum? Let's get to know this succulent plant

Drosanthemum floribundum is a plant of the order Centrospermae, family Aizoaceae. Its leaves are very fleshy and arranged in a shape resembling rabbit ears, giving it ornamental value; it is one of the more popular varieties among succulent plants. It is mainly distributed in southern Africa, Oceania and the central Pacific region and other tropical arid areas.

Drosanthemum floribundum

Perennial fleshy herb, growing prostrate or densely clustered into a small shrub form; plant height 10-25 cm, plant spread 15-27 cm; old stems light brown, young stems green, relatively thin, both densely covered with extremely fine soft hairs.

Drosanthemum floribundum

Leaves green, fleshy, turning red when light is sufficient, 1-2 cm long, 0.3-0.5 cm wide; opposite, connate at the base, surface covered with tiny transparent glass-like granules, leaf tips thickened, roots often sprouting from the leaf base close to the ground. Flowers large, daisy-like, white, with long pedicels, upright and facing upward, flowering in spring. Capsule fleshy, seeds brown, extremely tiny.

Drosanthemum floribundum

Sowing

Before sowing Drosanthemum floribundum, first spread a layer of sand evenly over the soil surface, and use a spray bottle to moisten the sand, then evenly scatter the seeds on the sand bed. Because the seeds of this species are very small, you can also first mix the planting soil with fine sand evenly and then scatter them. To increase the germination rate, the sowing position needs to be dense, and no soil cover is needed after scattering.

Drosanthemum floribundum

Cuttings

Take mature branches from healthy plants, cut them into small sections 5-10 cm long, and insert them directly into the sand bed; maintain a certain humidity, and they can take root in about 15-20 days.