Care of the succulent plant Ruschia uncinata or Doringvygie |
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The genus Ruschia, family Aizoaceae, comprises 400 species of succulent plants native to South Africa. Some species are: Ruschia uncinata, Ruschia lineolata, Ruschia macowanii, Ruschia tumidula. Common name: Doringvygie. Scientific synonyms: Mesembryanthemum uncinatum, Mesembryanthemum uncinellum, Ruschia uncinella. They are succulent plants of covering size that reach 30 cm (11.8") in height. The erect stems are grayish green and do not have leaves but opposite pointed nodes. The small flowers are purplish-pink in color and have fine, erect petals. They bloom in spring. Doringvygie is used to cover slopes and areas of the garden that are difficult to access, in rockeries, in low walls and in pots for balconies, terraces and patios. It combines well with plants of the Lippia, Zoysia, Gazania, Nananthus, Drosanthemum, Lampranthus and Crassula genera. It resists pollution from cities. Ruschia uncinata needs full sun exposure and a warm climate. It resists occasional frosts down to -3 ºC (26.6 ºF). Mesembryanthemum uncinatum can be grown in any well-drained soil: dry, rocky, limestone, sandy, poor or stony. Water moderately in spring and summer, waiting for the substrate to dry. In autumn and winter they can keep up with the rains. Ruschia uncinella is very resistant to drought. Fertilize in early spring with mineral fertilizer for succulents. Doringvygie does not need pruning. Ruschia uncinata is a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases but sensitive to excess humidity. It's advisable to renew the plants every 3 years because Mesembryanthemum uncinatum lose its attractiveness by propagating it through cuttings in spring or by buying new plants. |
Images of the succulent plant Ruschia uncinata or Doringvygie |
 Ruschia uncinata |