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Cephalophyllum aestonii 'Red Spike'
Red Spike Iceplant
Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer:
Description
Evergreen clumping groundcover grows slowly to 6" x 6". Medium green leaves are fleshy. Brilliant red-cerise flowers appear winter to early spring. Good winter color. Great for small spaces. Accepts full sun.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.