About
A tender, shrubby, evergreen succulent to 30cm tall, with slender, upright or trailing stems bearing pairs of vivid green, fleshy leaves; the foliage is covered with soft, white spines. In summer daisy-like yellow flowers to 1cm across are produced.
About the genus
Delosperma are mat-forming perennials, or dwarf shrubs, with smooth, fleshy leaves. The daisy-like flowers are brightly coloured in shades of pink, purple, yellow, red, orange or white
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately during growth and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly; keep almost completely dry over winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rots if overwatered