Delosperma bosseranum (Ice Plant) Plant

Description

Delosperma bosseranum is a succulent species native to Madagascar, valued for its attractive foliage, vibrant flowers, and excellent drought tolerance. Like other members of the ice plant family (Aizoaceae), it forms a low-growing mat of fleshy leaves that helps conserve moisture and thrive in harsh, dry conditions.

This hardy succulent produces bright, daisy-like flowers that add colour to rock gardens, succulent collections, and waterwise landscapes. It has vigorous growth and seasonal displays of blooms when given warm, dry conditions.

Resembling other Sceletium species in both appearance and traditional preparation methods, this plant is sometimes fermented similarly to Kanna (Kougoed). It is often regarded by collectors and ethnobotanical enthusiasts as one of the more potent members of the Mesembryanthemum group, with reported mood-lifting and stimulating effects.

 

• Common Name.

Trailing Ice Plant

 

• Syn.

Mesembryanthemum

 

• Specifications.

50mm Pot Size
Seed Grown Plant

 

Ideal Growing Conditions.

Delosperma bosseranum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its compact growth habit makes it well suited to containers, hanging baskets, and as a groundcover in frost-free climates.

Pruning: Remove dead growth

Pests and Diseases: Delosperma bosseranum is generally hardy, but may occasionally be affected by pests like scale. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil .

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: We recommend and use Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. We also stock an Australian Made liquid indoor fertiliser The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food which is easy to use and odourless

 

 

We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

 

We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

 

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