Species ice plant

ice plant

Delosperma 'Orange Crush'

The ice plant (Delosperma 'Orange Crush') is an amazing perennial with its vibrant orange and yellow flowers and hardy nature. This easy-to-grow plant blooms for months on end and grows in virtually any environment, from garden beds to harsh conditions like rock faces. It's semi-evergreen, providing color throughout the year, and its blossoms attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. Best of all, this ice plant requires almost no maintenance: It has a unique ability to retain moisture in its thick, succulent leaves so that it rarely needs water. With its mesmerizing flowers and low-maintenance nature, the ice plant is a stunning addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Light orange with pink blush Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

In general, the Ice Plant (Delosperma 'Orange Crush') should be watered thoroughly once per week, or more often in very hot or dry climates. It can handle very dry conditions, but the flowers may not last as long. Depending on the season and outdoor weather conditions, the plant should be watered deeply whenever the soil feels dry to the touch (about 1–2 inches down). During periods of heavy rainfall, the ice plant will not need to be watered as often. Above all, be sure to avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot.

sunlight

Ice plant (Delosperma 'Orange Crush') does best in full sun with 8-10 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming and growth. It can survive in partial shade but will not be as vibrant. Ice plant benefits from a light pruning after it finishes flowering. Doing this encourages the plant to put out a new set of flowers and keeps the plant more compact.

pruning

Ice Plant (Delosperma 'Orange Crush') should be pruned to keep it in shape and promote new growth. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, just before the plant begins to show new growth. Prune off any old, dead, or diseased stems, as well as any stems that have become leggy or overgrown. You can also lightly trim the plant to shape it, if desired. Make sure to sterilize shears before each snip to minimize the chance of transferring disease from 1 plant to another. Check the plant regularly during the summer months and cut back any stems that have grown too much or become unruly. With regular pruning, you can keep your ice plant looking its best.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Delosperma 'Orange Crush' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Delosperma 'Orange Crush' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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