Drosanthemum hispidum (Hairy dewflower)

Other names: Purple ice plant, Rosea ice plant, Miniature pig face, Mesembryanthemum hispidum

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

In frost-free area, grow in sharply drained soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Conservatory, Desert garden/Xeriscaping

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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