Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
South Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Abelia
Ice Plant
In German
Abelia
Eis-Anlage
In French
Abelia
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Abelia
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Abelia
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Abelia
Ice roślin
In Latin
Abelia
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Abelia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Ice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Ice Plant? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Ice Plant. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Ice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ice Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Ice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Ice Plant
Season and care of Abelia and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Ice Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Ice Plant Physical Information
Abelia and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Ice Plant are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abelia and Ice Plant
Care of Abelia and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.