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Delosperma congestum (Congested ice plant)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Delosperma congestum
Other names
Congested ice plant
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Species
D. congestum - D. congestum is a dense, mat-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with semi-cylindrical, pointed, dark green leaves, flushed red in winter, and bright yellow flowers throughout summer.
Delosperma congestum is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Dark-green in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem segments
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Where to grow
Delosperma congestum (Congested ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 2m after 2-5years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light with good venitilation. In growth, water moderately and feed every three weeks. Keep dry when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Delosperma congestum
Other names
Congested ice plant
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Species
D. congestum - D. congestum is a dense, mat-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with semi-cylindrical, pointed, dark green leaves, flushed red in winter, and bright yellow flowers throughout summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Dark-green in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem segments
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Where to grow
Delosperma congestum (Congested ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 2m after 2-5years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light with good venitilation. In growth, water moderately and feed every three weeks. Keep dry when dormant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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