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Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant
Delosperma Cooperi
These plants are small but mighty gems in every garden they are planted in. Their bright white flowers and evergreen foliage, reinforce the ornamental interest of this plant.
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Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert'Â Moonstone for Sale Online
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert' Moonstone (delosperma cooperi) brings an elegant touch of white to your bright sunny garden. These succulents spread to cover your garden and produce evergreen foliage and are great when planted in masses. If you have areas where it may be difficult to keep other plants, try planting your Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice plant here and watch it flourish.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5-10 |
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| Mature Height: | 4 to 6 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 18 to 24 Inches |
| Classification: | Perennial |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Habit: | Ground Cover |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flowering Season: | Late spring to early winter |
| Foliage: | Green succulent |
| Soil Condition: | Sandy soil, average soil, well-drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Drought tolerant |
| Uses: | Attracts pollinators; deer resistant |
How to Care for Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant
After purchasing your Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant, read these planting instructions to ensure your plant stays happy and healthy.
How do I plant Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone?
When planting your newly purchased Jewel of the Desert Moonstone, dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but nothing deeper. If needed, you might need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. A good rule of thumb is to be able to still see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.
How do I fertilize Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone?
In the very early spring and midsummer all new growth has hardened off and flower buds begin to set, this is the best time to feed your plant. Products like Espoma Flower-tone would be the best early spring fertilizer to give the Moonstone a much needed boost of nitrogen potash. Once doing so, your plant will grow healthy foliage and strong stems. Follow the same steps again in early summer to provide the necessary nutrients for your beautiful flowers.
How often should I water Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Plants?
Once established, water your plant sparingly. Because this plant is extremely drought tolerant, a good rule of thumb is to water only during the growing seasons of spring and summer. Do not water when the plant is dormant during the cold winter season.
How much sun do Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Moonstone plants need?
These perennial plants love tons of sun exposure and should be placed in a place where they will receive full sun in your garden. The perfect amount of sunlight exposure a day for the Moonstone is between 8 to 12 hours a day. These flowers truly love to bask in the sun!
