Cephalophyllum alstonii
Red spike, Red spike ice plant, Lipstick ice plant, Lipstick iceplant, Cephalophyllum 'Red Spike'
Cephalophyllum Cephalophyllum
C. alstonii - C. alstonii is a tender, prostrate, evergreen, succulent perennial with long, grey-green stems bearing fleshy, semi-erect, spotted, cylindrical, recurved, grey-green leaves and, opening at midday in summer, long-stemmed, daisy-like, crimson flowers with violet stamens.
Cephalophyllum alstonii is: Evergreen
Prostrate, Mat Forming
Crimson, Bright-pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Sow seed at 13-18C (55-64F) in spring. Take root cuttings in late spring.
Seed, Root cuttings
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Cephalophyllum alstonii (Red spike) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. Needs protection from excessive winter wet. Grow under glass in a mix of 2 each of loam and sharp sand and 1 part leaf mould. Needs good ventilation and full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and feed a low nitrogen fertiliser.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Cephalophyllum alstonii
Red spike, Red spike ice plant, Lipstick ice plant, Lipstick iceplant, Cephalophyllum 'Red Spike'
Cephalophyllum Cephalophyllum
C. alstonii - C. alstonii is a tender, prostrate, evergreen, succulent perennial with long, grey-green stems bearing fleshy, semi-erect, spotted, cylindrical, recurved, grey-green leaves and, opening at midday in summer, long-stemmed, daisy-like, crimson flowers with violet stamens.
South Africa
Evergreen
Prostrate, Mat Forming
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Crimson, Bright-pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Sow seed at 13-18C (55-64F) in spring. Take root cuttings in late spring.
Seed, Root cuttings
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Cephalophyllum alstonii (Red spike) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. Needs protection from excessive winter wet. Grow under glass in a mix of 2 each of loam and sharp sand and 1 part leaf mould. Needs good ventilation and full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and feed a low nitrogen fertiliser.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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