Delosperma 'Ice Plant'

$7.99
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Transform your garden or sunny windowsill into a brilliant carpet of colour with the Delosperma cooperi. This resilient, mat-forming succulent features plump, needle-like emerald leaves that glisten with tiny, light-reflecting papillae, giving the plant a "frosted" or crystalline appearance. Its true magic is revealed during the warmer months when it explodes into a sea of shimmering, daisy-like blooms in a breathtaking shade of electric magenta. With its low-growing, spreading habit and neon-bright flowers that open to follow the sun, it’s the ultimate "living groundcover" that brings a high-impact, drought-tolerant glow to any space.

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Difficulty:

Very Easy

Water:

Low

Humidity:

20% – 40%

Pet Friendly:

Non-Toxic To Cats And Dogs

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Information

Common Names:

Ice Plant, Cooper’s Hardy Ice Plant, Trailing Ice Plant, Purple Ice Plant

Scientific Name:

Delosperma cooperi

Country Of Origin

South Africa (Free State and Lesotho)

Growth Rate:

Fast

Soil Type:

Sandy, gravelly, or very gritty well-draining soil (prefers poor soil over rich potting mixes)

Fertilize:

Yearly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Care Guide

Common Pests

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.