Delosperma karrooicum

Also Known As

Delosperma karooicum
Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 18"

planting zones

6a-9b

Delosperma karrooicum plant details

Delosperma karrooicum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma karrooicum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma karrooicum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another compact ice plant from South Africa's interior succulent desert, with dense clumps of slender light green leaves. Grows 4" tall x 18" wide. White flowers in spring and sporadically in summer and autumn. The plant's habitat can get water year round though sporadic and a bit heavier in winter. Lean soil and a bright spot is best. Very good container plant. Hardy to zero or a bit lower, especially when dry. USDA zone 6. aizoaceae