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