Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 258. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639602
Common Names
- Ice Plant
- Delosperma
- Subincanum
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum subincanum Haw. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum brachiatum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
Description
Delosperma subincanum (also called Subincan Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma subincanum is a low-growing, evergreen succulent groundcover with bright yellow flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens, as a border plant, or in containers. It is also a great choice for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delosperma subincanum has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delosperma subincanum is a low-growing, evergreen succulent with bright yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Delosperma subincanum
Delosperma subincanum can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province.
Delosperma subincanum FAQ
What is the common name of Delosperma subincanum?
Subincan Ice Plant
What is the hardiness zone of Delosperma subincanum?
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
What is the soil type of Delosperma subincanum?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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