Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
America
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Eis-Anlage
Zucchini
In French
Ice Plant
Courgette
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
calabacín
In Greek
Plant Ice
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
abobrinha
In Polish
Ice roślin
Kabaczek
In Latin
Ice plant
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Aizoaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Zucchini
Season and care of Ice Plant and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ice Plant and Zucchini Physical Information
Ice Plant and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Zucchini are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Ice Plant and Zucchini
Care of Ice Plant and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.