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.
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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