Oscularia pedunculata is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the genus Oscularia. The species is endemic to the Western Cape.
Oscularia pedunculata has moderate resistance to disease and is more sensitive to humidity. It becomes susceptible to illness when humidity is high and is liable to root rot while dormant. Regarding care, Oscularia pedunculata tolerates drought but requires increased watering during the growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely during the dormant period. Oscularia pedunculata is best for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to maintain, especially during dormancy. It is particularly suited to those who can dedicate time to its care in the winter months.
How to keep Oscularia Pedunculata.
Light
Native to dry regions, Oscularia pedunculata does best in full sun; its native habitat is marked by intense sunlight and little shade. It can also tolerate partial sun, giving it some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
Although Oscularia pedunculata can tolerate some heat, it prefers to grow in cooler seasons and becomes dormant in summer. In very hot weather, provide shade to avoid scorching from intense sun. Watering should be reduced or stopped during the hottest period to prevent root rot. It grows vigorously in winter and spring, and will continue to grow steadily so long as temperatures do not fall too low.
Fertilizer
For Oscularia pedunculata, light applications of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season are sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce the amount of fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and encourages flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Oscularia
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green Yellow, Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- South Africa
