ice plant
Delosperma 'Kelaidis'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Salmon pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Easy
watering
Ice plant (Delosperma 'Kelaidis') should be watered deeply and infrequently - about once a week or so - in order for the roots to grow deep and strong. For best results, water the plant thoroughly until moisture trickles out of the pot's drainage holes. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. During very hot and dry weather, you may need to water more often. Additionally, it is important to note that ice plants need more water during their active growth periods.
sunlight
Ice Plant (Delosperma 'Kelaidis') needs full sun to thrive and bloom best, meaning it should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. It is also tolerant of some light shade, but will flower more abundantly if it gets the full amount of sunlight. For optimal growth and blooming production, Ice Plant should be grown in areas that get full sun for most of the day, or dappled sun for most of the day. It is important to keep the soil around the Ice Plant evenly moist, and it will need supplemental watering even during times when it is receiving enough sunlight. So if this plant is in full sun, it should be watered twice a week.
pruning
Ice plant (Delosperma 'Kelaidis') should be pruned in late spring or early summer. Pruning should be minimal in order to keep the plant looking tidy while removing old blooms. Cut back about 1-third of the stems, removing spent flowers, thinning out stems that are growing too close together, and cutting away any diseased or broken stems. Pruning should be done before new blooms begin forming.
