Delosperma sphalmanthoides, the cylindrical-leaved delospermum is a small rustic succulent, an adorable rock plant belonging to the Aizoaceae family, which contains both the delicate pebble plants (Lithops, Conophytums) and pleasant rock plants made rustic.The leaves are minuscule, blue-green, finger-like, held upward in a small cushion that may grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall and up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.
Delosperma sphalmathoides is native to Cape Province, South Africa. Still not widely used in cultivation, this delosperma with cylindrical leaves is hardy and is grown in rock gardens, in gravel gardens or in troughs and pots.
- Scientific Name: Delosperma Tufted Ice Plant
- Common Names: Tufted ice plant
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Subfamily: Ruschioideae
- Tribe: Ruschieae
- Genus: DELOSPERMA
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How to Grow and Care
Ice plants prefer full sun but can tolerate some light shade in the garden.
Because ice plants are succulents, they do not tolerate wet soil, though they do well in poor soils. In fact, wet soil, especially during the winter months, is likely to kill the plants. In areas where the soil stays consistently dry, this plant can become invasive, so it is best to take this into consideration when planting it.
The ice plant can be propagated by division, cuttings or seeds. If propagating by division, it is best to divide the plants in the spring. Cuttings can be taken anytime in the spring, summer or fall. When grown by seeds, scatter the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
Once they are established, ice plants require little maintenance. As succulents, they need very little watering and thrive in drought-like conditions. In addition, these plants need little to no fertilizing. Simply plant your ice plant flowers and watch them grow...- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE DELOSPERMA
Ice plants prefer full sun but can tolerate some light shade in the garden.
Because ice plants are succulents, they do not tolerate wet soil, though they do well in poor soils. In fact, wet soil, especially during the winter months, is likely to kill the plants. In areas where the soil stays consistently dry, this plant can become invasive, so it is best to take this into consideration when planting it.
The ice plant can be propagated by division, cuttings or seeds. If propagating by division, it is best to divide the plants in the spring. Cuttings can be taken anytime in the spring, summer or fall. When grown by seeds, scatter the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
Once they are established, ice plants require little maintenance. As succulents, they need very little watering and thrive in drought-like conditions. In addition, these plants need little to no fertilizing. Simply plant your ice plant flowers and watch them grow...- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE DELOSPERMA
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