Ice Plant
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Ice Plant
Delosperma
Ice Plant is a fun plant with bright, colorful flowers that look like little jewels! It loves sunshine and can even survive in sandy soil.
Habitat: Dry, sunny areas
Appearance
The Ice Plant is a low-growing succulent known for its fleshy leaves that often appear covered in tiny, glistening 'ice crystals.' It forms dense mats and produces an abundance of small, daisy-like flowers in vivid shades of pink, purple, yellow, or orange.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyAizoaceaeGenusDelosperma
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its leaves look like they're covered in tiny, sparkling ice crystals!
Some ice plants can amazingly change color when the weather gets cold.
They are often planted on hillsides to help stop the soil from washing away.
You can grow a whole new plant from just a tiny piece of its stem!
Special abilities
Ability
Desert Drink-Up!
Ice Plant can store water in its thick, fleshy leaves to survive long periods without rain.
Ability
Sunny Sprouter!
Its bright flowers only open when the sun shines, saving energy at night or on cloudy days.
Ability
Salty Survivor!
Ice Plant can grow in salty soils where most other plants struggle, thanks to special glands.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Helps this busy insect gather nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Provides nectar for this famous migrating butterfly.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Can be a snack for this slow-moving garden creature.
Traits
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
Hardy Ice PlantTrailing Ice Plant
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Ice Plant?
5-20 cm
How wide does Ice Plant spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Ice Plant?
2-5 cm
When does Ice Plant bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Ice Plant edible?
Yes
Is Ice Plant toxic?
None
What is Ice Plant's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Ice Plant pollinated?
Insect
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