Malephora crocea (Ice Plant)
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) with orange flower petals surrounding a yellow center and grey foliage.
Botanical name: Malephora crocea
Common names: Ice Plant, Coppery Mesemb
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlMalephora consists of a dozen of species. Their foliage is very resistant to natural elements and to the fire. Malephora are used mostly for foliage that stays attractive all year round. They form spreading masses of narrow, light green leaves. The flowers are rather modest but the blooming season is longer than other species. They will take some frost. Propagation: Cuttings.
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) with vibrant orange flower petals and thick green succulent leaves.
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) showing vibrant orange flower with center made of tiny yellow stamens
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) with vibrant orange flowers blooming among thick, succulent green leaves.
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) with vibrant red flowers emerging from thick, elongated pale green succulent leaves
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) orange flower on succulent stem alongside thick green succulent leaves.
Malephora crocea (Ice Plant) with a vibrant orange flower and succulent green leaves.
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