Delosperma (ice plant) — Matforming

Overview

Delosperma is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants, coastal, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover. It is native to Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Réunion, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

About

Delosperma is a genus of around 170 species of succulent plants, formerly included in Mesembryanthemum in the family Aizoaceae. It was defined by English botanist N.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Delosperma

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Delosperma size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Succulent
Habit: Matforming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Native to: Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Réunion, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Yemen, Zimbabwe