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    Delosperma sphalmanthoides

    Also Known As

    • Tufted Ice Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-2"
    • W: 3"-4"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Delosperma sphalmanthoides plant details

    Delosperma sphalmanthoides is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma sphalmanthoides

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma sphalmanthoides

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stemless cushion of pointy upward facing succulent leaves like the back of a green Echidna half buried in the sand, typical reddish-purple mesemb daisies in spring, very distinct looking and fairly hardy.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Low-growing groundcover mesemb, 1/2" h. Hardy below 0 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Delosperma sphalmanthoides plant

    How to Grow Delosperma sphalmanthoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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