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Trailing Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi)

Delosperma cooperi

Trailing Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi)

Native to the high-altitude regions of South Africa, Delosperma cooperi is a vigorous, prostrate succulent groundcover renowned for its glistening, cylindrical foliage dotted with light-refracting bladder cells. From late spring through autumn, it produces an abundant profusion of iridescent, daisy-like magenta flowers that open in full sun. Highly drought-tolerant and remarkably cold-hardy, it forms dense, weed-suppressing carpets ideal for rock gardens and slopes.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Requires full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to promote heavy blooming and tight, compact growth.

💧 Watering Frequency

Highly drought tolerant; use the 'soak and dry' approach during active growth, and keep strictly dry in cold winter months to prevent crown rot.

🏺 Soil Mix

60% pumice, lava grit, or coarse sand combined with 40% well-draining cactus soil; ultra-sharp drainage is crucial to survive wet freezes.

❄️ Cold Tolerance

-20°C (-4°F, USDA Zone 6b)

🌱 Propagation Method

Readily propagated by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer which root rapidly at nodes in gritty soil, or by vegetative clump division.

🐾 Pet Safety

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs and safe for pet-friendly homes.

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