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Oscularia copiosa
Also Known As
- Lampranthus copiosus
- Mesembryanthemum copiosum
- Shrub Ice Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Oscularia copiosa plant details
Oscularia copiosa is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oscularia copiosa
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oscularia copiosa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
South African mesemb, 1" pink flowers open day and night, copiosus and haworthii are supposed to be fairly hardy, both have frozen solid here with no harm, winters if dry.
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Gardening facts about Oscularia copiosa plant
How to Grow Oscularia copiosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 3'
- sun
- regular - low
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