Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Ice Plant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Eis-Anlage
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Ice Plant
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Plant Ice
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Ice roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Ice plant
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Aizoaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Ice Plant and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ice Plant and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Ice Plant and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ice Plant and Bird Cherry
Care of Ice Plant and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.