Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Ice Plant
In German
Osage Orange
Eis-Anlage
In French
Osage orange
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Ice roślin
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Maclura
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Ice Plant
Season and care of Osage Orange and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Ice Plant Physical Information
Osage Orange and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Ice Plant are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Osage Orange and Ice Plant
Care of Osage Orange and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Osage Orange 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.