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Delosperma echinatum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Delosperma
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

A tender, shrubby, evergreen succulent to 30cm tall, with slender, upright or trailing stems bearing pairs of bright green, fleshy leaves; the foliage is covered with soft, white spines. In summer daisy-like yellow flowers to 1cm across are produced

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately during growth and apply a half-strength liquid feed monthly; keep almost completely dry over winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rots if overwatered

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years