Delosperma

Delosperma growing subshrub succulent of the genus Delosperma also known as Iceplant, Delosperma perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-11.

Leaves color green can be: red, red in the top or red in cold weather in linear, rhombus, triangle shape, the leaf is fleshy, can be also hairy.

Delosperma flower

Flower color purple, pink, yellow, white, red or more than one color, colors organize with rings of color, flower multi petals.

Name for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Delosperma growing and care:

Well drained soil, sandy

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive

Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn

Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Dead flowers

Size of the plant?
10-30cm, 4-12 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

General information about the flower
Purple, pink, yellow, white, red or more than one color, colors organize with rings of color, flower multi petals

Scientific name:

Delosperma