Pink Dewplant Plant Care
Oscularia deltoides (L.) Schwantes
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Oscularia deltoides, the deltoid-leaved dewplant, dassievygie or sandsteenvygie is a species of flowering succulent plant in the fig-marigold family Aizoaceae that is native to the south-western Cape, South Africa.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Pink Dewplant?
Water Pink Dewplant every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pink Dewplant Native To?
What Is the Pink Dewplant?
Pink Dewplant (Oscularia deltoides) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Oscularia genus. Pink Dewplant is native to the south-western Cape, South Africa. Pink Dewplant is also known as Deltoid Oscularia.
Pink Dewplant displays a low spreading succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Pink Dewplant produces small, star-shaped pink or purple flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pink Dewplant?
Oscularia deltoides requires watering every 14–21 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 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pink Dewplant Need?
Pink Dewplant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pink Dewplant Prefer?
Oscularia deltoides grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Pink Dewplant prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pink Dewplant?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand for optimal drainage. Good drainage is essential for Pink Dewplant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pink Dewplant?
Feed Pink Dewplant every 6 months 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pink Dewplant?
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 Pink Dewplant?
Pink Dewplant can be propagated through oscularia can be propagated through stem cuttings or by division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to moon dewplant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pink Dewplant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pink Dewplant, 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 Pink Dewplant?
Pink Dewplant is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Pink Dewplant Need?
Pink Dewplant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pink Dewplant is native to the south-western Cape, South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Pink Dewplant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pink Dewplant 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 Oscularia genus — compare its care with other Oscularia species on PlantoScan.
Oscularia is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Pink Dewplant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oscularia deltoides (L.) Schwantes, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 187. 1927.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pink Dewplant, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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