Description
One of the most colorful succulent. Golden Ice Plant is a neatly rounded, erect, succulent plant.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lampranthus - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Lampranthus aureus is an unresolved name while Delosperma cooperi is an accepted. Golden Ice Plant is a neatly rounded, erect, succulent plant that grows up to about half a meter tall. The leaves are paired, free or slightly fused at the base, dark green, up to 5 cm long.
The plant is liked for its unbelievably bright orange flowe The shiny orange flowers are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks, are 6 cm in diameter. There are some yellow forms of this plant too. Flowers are followed by a woody fruit capsule that has five compartments. Lampranthus is a genus of succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae, indigenous to southern Africa.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Lampranthu, Golden Ice Plant, Orange Ice Plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.25 to 0.50 feet |
| Flower Colour | Glossy red-purple |
| Bloom Time | June to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Lampranthus care
If planning to grow Lampranthus outdoors from the off it is best to sow out the seed in following the last frost of spring, simply cover the seeds. The seeds should be sown in a sunny area of the garden that has excellent drainage. The soil should be dry and stony; at the time of sowing add manure.
When starting to grow Lampranthus plants indoors first, then they should be started about two months before they are due to be transplanted out; a few weeks after the last frost of spring.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 65 to 75 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Lampranthus special feature
Grow in sunny but sheltered areas of desert gardens, rock gardens, border fronts or slopes. Ground cover or edger.
Lampranthus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Used as a remedy to treat minor skin problems
- Please consult your health expert