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Delosperma sphalmanthoides

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh) (Info)
Species: sphalmanthoides (sfal-man-THOY-deez) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive greenlarry On Sep 4, 2005, greenlarry from Darlington
United Kingdom wrote:

Really cool plant, as its so small but also it will take quite severe frost and can be grown as an apline.
It is in the family Aizoaceae,which is the new name for Mesembryanthemaceae.

Positive DougC On Aug 21, 2005, DougC from Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

This D. sphalmanthoides is a perennial, it grows to 1" in height, width 8-12" in full sun.
Its origin is South Africa.
Flower color is Fuchsia, in well drained soil, and hardiness to 0F.
Its from the Mesembryanthemaceae Family, but will check further as here its shown as Aizoaceae.


Doug C.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California



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