Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 169. 1930.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639479
Common Names
- Crassum Ice Plant
- Crassum Delosperma
- Crassum Trailing Ice Plant
Description
Delosperma crassum (also called 'Crassum Ice Plant', among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and produces pink flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma crassum is an ornamental plant that can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma crassum has pink flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delosperma crassum is a hardy succulent that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Delosperma crassum
Delosperma crassum can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma crassum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delosperma crassum?
Delosperma crassum
What is the common name of Delosperma crassum?
Thick-leaved Ice Plant
What is the natural habitat of Delosperma crassum?
Grassland and scrubland in South Africa
Species in the Delosperma genus
Delosperma aberdeenense,
Delosperma abyssinicum,
Delosperma acocksii,
Delosperma acuminatum,
Delosperma adelaidense,
Delosperma aereum,
Delosperma affine,
Delosperma aliwalense,
Delosperma alticola,
Delosperma annulare,
Delosperma ashtonii,
Delosperma basuticum,
Delosperma bosseranum,
Delosperma brevipetalum,
Delosperma brevisepalum,
Delosperma brunnthaleri,
Delosperma caespitosum,
Delosperma calitzdorpense,
Delosperma calycinum,
Delosperma carolinense,
Delosperma carterae,
Delosperma clavipes,
Delosperma cloeteae,
Delosperma concavum,
Delosperma congestum,
Delosperma cooperi,
Delosperma crassuloides,
Delosperma crassum,
Delosperma cronemeyerianum,
Delosperma davyi,
Delosperma deilanthoides,
Delosperma deleeuwiae,
Delosperma denticulatum,
Delosperma dolomitica,
Delosperma dunense,
Delosperma dyeri,
Delosperma echinatum,
Delosperma ecklonis,
Delosperma erectum,
Delosperma esterhuyseniae,
Delosperma ficksbergense,
Delosperma floribundum,
Delosperma fredericii,
Delosperma frutescens,
Delosperma galpinii,
Delosperma gautengense,
Delosperma gerstneri,
Delosperma giffenii,
Delosperma gramineum,
Delosperma gratiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family