Delosperma sphalmanthoides
Tufted Ice Plant
Delosperma is a dwarf perennial plant which is mat forming. It grows to 10–15 cm tall, with fleshy leaves and a trailing stem. Delosperma sphalmanthoides is a beautiful rock garden plant that blooms in early spring with an intense display of magenta flowers. It forms a carpet only 2cm high but spreads out to 20cm wide. A useful groundcover and the trailing stems also make it suitable for flowerpots and walls.
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Tufted Ice Plant
Latin name
Delosperma sphalmanthoides
type
Perennial succulent
family
Aizoaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.02 M
Delosperma sphalmanthoides
Delosperma is a dwarf perennial plant which is mat forming. It grows to 10–15 cm tall, with fleshy leaves and a trailing stem. Delosperma sphalmanthoides is a beautiful rock garden plant that blooms in early spring with an intense display of magenta flowers. It forms a carpet only 2cm high but spreads out to 20cm wide. A useful groundcover and the trailing stems also make it suitable for flowerpots and walls.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
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. Ice plants prefer full sun but can tolerate some light shade in the garden.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Mid Autumn
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 autumn. When grown by seeds, scatter the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
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