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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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 15"-20"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in summer
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    Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Delosperma 'Osberg'

    aka Delosperma 'Oberg', Oberg Iceplant, Osberg Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-3"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Delosperma cooperi

    aka Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Delosperma cooperi flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Delosperma 'Beaufort West'

    aka Beaufort West Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-7b

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 8"

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Delosperma 'Beaufort West' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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