Delosperma giffenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giffenii
ID:
640173
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lavis
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 33: 72. 1967.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639505
Common Names
- Giffen's Delosperma
- Giffen's Ice Plant
- Giffen's Trailing Ice Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delosperma giffenii (also called Giffen's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, gray-green leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma giffenii is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, or in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma giffenii has star-shaped, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delosperma giffenii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant that forms mats of foliage and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Delosperma giffenii
Delosperma giffenii can be found in South Africa.
Delosperma giffenii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Delosperma giffenii?
Delosperma giffenii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What type of soil is best for Delosperma giffenii?
Delosperma giffenii prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a neutral pH.
How much sun does Delosperma giffenii need?
Delosperma giffenii prefers full sun to partial shade.
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
References
Mary Gwendolene Lavis (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavis' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639505: Based on the initial data import