Mesembryanthemum Basutoland (Delosperma nubigenum)

Yellow ice plant

Mesembryanthemum ‘Basutoland’. (D. nubigenum) is a fast-growing, trailing perennial. It forms a mat of small, bright-green succulent leaves and in summer, bears golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers.

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plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Yellow ice plant

Latin name

Mesembryanthemum Basutoland (Delosperma nubigenum)

type

Perennial

family

Aizoaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Yellow ice plant is 0.50meters x 0.05meters

0.50 M 0.05 M

Mesembryanthemum Basutoland (Delosperma nubigenum)

Mesembryanthemum ‘Basutoland’. (D. nubigenum) is a fast-growing, trailing perennial. It forms a mat of small, bright-green succulent leaves and in summer, bears golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers.

Planting young plants

From Mid Spring TO Late Spring

Plant out after all threat of frost has passed in any soil conditions (ideal for poor soils) in full sun. A light, well drained soil is best.

Propogation by seed

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Sow seed early spring at 60-70F in John Innes Seed Compost. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out in a sunny frost free spot on light well drained soil.

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