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Wind-pollinated dewflower Plant Care
Drosanthemum anemophilum van Jaarsv. & S.A.Hammer
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This plant's distinctive feature is its succulent leaves that have a gray-green color and are covered in tiny white hairs. Originating from South Africa, Drosanthemum anemophilum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in hot, sunny conditions.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Water Wind-pollinated dewflower every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Wind-pollinated dewflower (Drosanthemum anemophilum) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Drosanthemum genus. Wind-pollinated dewflower is native to South Africa.
Wind-pollinated dewflower displays a low mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Wind-pollinated dewflower produces bright daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Drosanthemum anemophilum requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wind-pollinated dewflower Need?
Wind-pollinated dewflower thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wind-pollinated dewflower Prefer?
Drosanthemum anemophilum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Wind-pollinated dewflower prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Wind-pollinated dewflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Feed Wind-pollinated dewflower every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Wind-pollinated dewflower can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ambiguous dewplant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wind-pollinated dewflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wind-pollinated dewflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wind-pollinated dewflower?
Wind-pollinated dewflower is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Wind-pollinated dewflower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Drosanthemum genus — compare its care with other Drosanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Drosanthemum is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Wind-pollinated dewflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Drosanthemum Species
Other Drosanthemum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Drosanthemum anemophilum van Jaarsv. & S.A.Hammer, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 76: 204. 2004.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wind-pollinated dewflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Matt Berger, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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