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Drosanthemum micans

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Drosanthemum micans plant details

Drosanthemum micans is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Drosanthemum micans

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Drosanthemum micans

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I’m tres crazy about this EASY TO GROW bringer of sunshine. EVERBLOOMING here along the coast-even in Winter, its form is tight & compact with small, dense, bright-green foliage 2.5’ tall & about 3’ across. Smothering itself in golden centered, red-tipped sunniest-yellow, many-rayed blooms 2” across, it’s one of those big-bang-for-the-buck fellows. Native to S. Africa & highly drought tolerant, it does look best with at least occasional water & a bit of compost. Super for edging a rock garden, in a container (at least 2’ wide) or anywhere you need a carefree wonder plant. Cut back once a year for best show.

Gardening facts about Drosanthemum micans plant

How to Grow Drosanthemum micans

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring

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