Genus of 150 or more species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs and mat-forming
succulents. The hardy ice plant has triangular leaves, which are borne in opposite pairs, and
give way to daisy-like flowers over a long duration. Native to South Africa.
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Delosperma (Ice Plant) Growing Tips
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- Plant in a coarse well-drained soil within a pH range of 6.0-7.5.
- Does not tolerate wet feet and prefers a rocky/sandy loam.
- Where not hardy, ice plants can be grown as an annual.
- Great plant for hot dry areas.
- In extreme drought conditions the leaves may drop while blooming will continue. The
succulent leaves will return from the tuber once moisture is returned to the soil.
- If growing in containers use regular garden soil or add sand to the potting medium.
Most peat based mediums stay too soggy in winter for Delosperma plants.
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