About
A rosette-forming, deciduous or semi-evergreen carnivorous perennial from African grasslands with small, flat rosettes of spatula-shaped, glandular, sticky, mid-green leaves trapping insects and short, slender stems bearing small, five-petalled, pink flowers in summer. A specialist plant for a warm, very moist, acidic, nutrient-poor medium in a greenhouse or sunny windowsill.
About the genus
Olax is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.