Consulta Plantas

Care of the succulent plant Lampranthus aureus or Golden vygie

The genus Lampranthus, family Aizoaceae, comprises 250 species of succulent plants native to southern Africa. Some species are: Lampranthus aureus, Lampranthus zeyheri, Lampranthus amoenus, Lampranthus blandus, Lampranthus multiradiatus, Lampranthus spectabilis, Lampranthus falcatus.

Common name: Golden vygie. This species is native to South Africa.

They are succulent plants with erect stems that reach 50 cm (19.68") in height. They have small fleshy bluish-green leaves. The abundant and showy flowers are yellow or orange. They bloom from the second half of winter to mid-spring.

Golden vygie is used in rockeries, on slopes and in pots for terraces and balconies. It's an ideal plant for dry areas of the garden and for Mediterranean coastal gardens. It resists pollution from cities.

Lampranthus aureus needs full sun exposure to bloom. They resist occasional frosts down to -5 ºC (23 ºF).

Golden vygie can grow in any type of well-drained soil that is not very chalky. Planting or transplanting is done in spring.

Water moderately waiting for the substrate to dry; Lampranthus aureus is very resistant to drought.

Fertilize in early spring with compost.

Prune after flowering to control growth and to remove faded flowers.

Lampranthus aureus is a plant resistant to the usual pests but sensitive to excessive watering.

Golden vygie propagates easily by cuttings in early fall. It's convenient to renew the plants every 4 years. It also propagates from seeds sown after flowering or in late winter.

Images of the succulent plant Lampranthus aureus or Golden vygie