Malephora Species, Coppery Mesemb, Crocea Ice Plant
Malephoracrocea

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Malephora (mal-eh-FOR-uh)
Species: crocea (KRO-kee-uh)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum croceum

Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen


Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting