Delosperma cooperi Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Delosperma cooperi, or Hardy Ice Plant, is an easy-growing perennial that tends to form a mat with bright neon flowers that are a treat for the eyes. This plant is deer—and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for planting as a ground cover in dry, hot outdoor gardens. It also attracts butterflies because of its continuous flowering.
Common Name |
the trailing Iceplant, hardy iceplant or pink carpet
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Plant Type
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Annuals
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Delosperma cooperi
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Genus
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Delosperma
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Family
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Aizoaceae
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Order
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Caryophyllales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Delosperma cooperi Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Delosperma cooperi.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Delosperma cooperi needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Delosperma cooperi needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Delosperma cooperi Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Delosperma cooperi to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Delosperma cooperi prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Delosperma cooperi Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Delosperma cooperi. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Delosperma cooperi plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Delosperma cooperi Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Delosperma cooperi plant. |
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Maximum Height |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Delosperma cooperi toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Prairie and Meadow
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Delosperma cooperi Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Delosperma cooperi, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Delosperma cooperi Native Region |
Find out where the Delosperma cooperi plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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