Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dolomitica
ID:
640153

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Aloë 36: 73. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639485



Common Names

  • Dolomitica Ice Plant
  • Dolomitica Delosperma
  • Dolomitica Trailing Ice Plant


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Description

Delosperma dolomitica (also called Dolomite 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 dolomitica 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 dolomitica has purple flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma dolomitica 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 dolomitica

Delosperma dolomitica can be found in South Africa.

Delosperma dolomitica FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma dolomitica?

Dolomite Ice Plant

What is the hardiness zone of Delosperma dolomitica?

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

What is the soil type of Delosperma dolomitica?

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

References

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000639485: Based on the initial data import