Drosanthemum Species, Rosea Ice Plant, Showy Dewflower
Drosanthemumfloribundum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)
Species: floribundum (flor-ih-BUN-dum)

Synonym:Drosanthemum torquatum

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum floribundum

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum furfureum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting