Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 479. 1935.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639632
Common Names
- Zoeae Ice Plant
- Zoeae Delosperma
- Zoeae's Delosperma
Description
Delosperma zoeae (also called Zoe's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is found in rocky, sandy areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Delosperma zoeae is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Daisy-like, yellow flowers. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delosperma zoeae is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows in a rosette form and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Delosperma zoeae
Delosperma zoeae can be found in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape.
Delosperma zoeae FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Delosperma zoeae?
Delosperma zoeae prefers temperatures between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Delosperma zoeae prefer?
Delosperma zoeae prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
How much sunlight does Delosperma zoeae need?
Delosperma zoeae 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