Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
South Africa
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Ice Plant
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Eis-Anlage
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Ice Plant
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Plant Ice
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Ice roślin
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Ice plant
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Ice Plant and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.