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Pink Ice Plant
Pink Ice Plant is a resilient and low-maintenance succulent native to South Africa. This ground-hugging perennial forms a dense mat of triangular, fleshy leaves that are blue-green in color, often tinged with purple or pink hues. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, creating a distinctive deltoid or triangular shape. In favorable conditions, this succulent produces small, star-shaped pink to purple flowers, adding a touch of color to its dense foliage. Well-suited for arid and coastal environments, Oscularia deltoides is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-draining soil. It is often used as ground cover in rock gardens, succulent landscapes, or as a trailing plant in containers, providing both texture and color to various garden settings.
Botanical Name
Oscularia deltoides
Also Known As
Pink Ice Plant | Deltoid Leaved Dew Plant | Tooth Leaf Rock Vygie | Dassievygie | Sandsteenvygie
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Succulent
South Africa
8 - 11
Full Sun
Low
Evergreen
Perennial
<1' Tall and 2' Wide
Slow
Spring
Pink
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