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Maleophora crocea

Gray Ice Plant

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Description

Evergreen trailing groundcover grows at a moderate rate to 6" x 6'. Leaves are gray-green and succulent. Flowers are showy orange red with yellow centers. Blooms appear in spring. Well adapted to grow in containers. Full sun. Native to South Africa.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

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.