Pink Vygie – Oscularia deltoides

R29.00

± 20 cm cutting

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Description

Oscularia deltoides is a succulent perennial shrub with trailing pink stems. The leaves are grey-green, 3-angled with pink teeth on the margins. This plant is the ideal ground cover or container plant.

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Common Name(s):

Deltoid-leaved Dewplant, Pink Iceplant, Pink Vygie, Sandsteenvygie, Dassievygie

Mature Size:

30 cm in height & 60 - 90 cm wide

Origin:

Western Cape, South Africa

Semi-dormancy:

Flower Colours:

Pink (Almond-scented)

Bloom Season:

Spring - early Summer

Sun Exposure:

Full sun - Partial shade

Watering:

“Soak and dry” method (Only when soil is dry)

Temperatures:

18 - 27 °C

Toxic:

-

Uses of Leaves

Similar to other Vygie species, the juice from the leaves of Oscularia plants has been used to treat burns, rashes, and stings.

 

Active Compounds

The plant contains mesembrine, an alkaloid recognized for its psychoactive properties, including serotonin reuptake inhibition.