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Rosea Ice Plant
Scientific Name: Drosanthemum floribundum (Haw.) Schwantes
Synonym: Mesembryanthemum floribundum, Mesembryanthemum torquatum, Mesembryanthemum hispidum var. pallidum
Family: Aizoaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-12,14-24 USDA: 9b-11 Heat Tolerance: Not reliable in the low desert heat. Could use some afternoon shade and regular water in summer Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: South Africa (Cape Province, Worcester) Growth Habits: Succulent perennial, 6 inches tall (15 cm), 2 feet wide (60 cm), leaves up to 0.6 inches long (1.5 cm) Watering Needs: Little water, rot easily Propagation: Cuttings, seeds in spring and summer

Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, 0.75 inch in diameter (2 cm) in late spring.