Sesuvium growing subshrub succulent of the genus Sesuvium also known as Iceplant, Sesuvium perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, tropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green in linear to spoon shape, the leaf is fleshy.
Sesuvium flower
Flower color purple to pink in star shape.
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Requirements for Sesuvium growing and care:
Well drained soil, sandy soil
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:
5-20cm, 2-8 inches, grow widely as long as given
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
Star shape flowers in color of pink to purple
Scientific name:
Sesuvium