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‘LADY FINGERS’ ICE PLANT DELOSPERMA COOPERI
Copyright © 2025-2035 by Simone Chamberlin & Blake Reichert, Wild West Succulents All rights reserved
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Wild West Succulents!
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of growing successful ‘Lady Fingers’ Ice Plant Delospema Cooperi?
In this list-style blog post, we’ve curated the top tips and points to help you grow and care for these resilient succulents like a pro.
Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned enthusiast, these practical insights will empower you to cultivate thriving Sempervivum plants and enhance your gardening experience.
Join us below as we uncover the charm of ‘Lady Fingers’ Ice Plant Delospema Cooperi.
WHAT WE’LL COVER
- DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WILD WEST SUCCULENTS IN A SIMPLE WAY?
- INTRODUCTION
- WHAT WE’LL COVER
- INFORMATION ABOUT ‘LADY FINGERS’ ICE PLANT DELOSPERMA COOPERI
- ORIGIN AND HISTORY
- ORIGIN
- HISTORY FOUND ON DELOSPERMA COOPERI
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HORTICULTURALIST AND PLANT EXPLORER PANAYOTI KELAIDIS:
- FOUND ON DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS HORTICULTURIST’S BIOS
- FOR ADDITIONAL BIOS & INFORMATION FOUND ON PANAYOTI KELAIDIS:
- BIO NORTH AMERICAN ROCK GARDEN SOCIETY
- HIGH COUNTRY GARDENS
- BIO FOUND ON BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
- BIO FOUND ON ONTARIO ROCK GARDEN & HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
- DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
- APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
- PROPAGATION
- CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
- FOR IMAGES OF APHIDS ON SEDUM, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION
- GARDEN USES AND COMPANION PLANTS
- FOR INSPIRATION, CHECK OUT MY LATEST DIY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO REPURPOSE A HANGING BASKET USING SUCCULENTS:
- BRING NEW LIFE TO HANGING BASKETS TUTORIAL
- HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:
- UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
- CONCLUSION
- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
- SOURCES
- JOIN US TODAY!
INFORMATION ABOUT ‘LADY FINGERS’ ICE PLANT DELOSPERMA COOPERI
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
ORIGIN
- Name: ‘Lady Fingers’
- Name: ‘Lady Fingers’ Delosperma cooperi
- Accepted Scientific Name For The Ice Plant (Binomial Name): Delosperma cooperi (Hook.f.) L. Bolus
- Common Name: Ice Plant, Trailing Iceplant, hardy Iceplant, or Pink Carpet
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Year Introduced/Registered: 1877 & 1927
- Described By: Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1877, Botanical Magazine
- Described By: Harriet Margaret Bolus in 1927, Flowering Plants of South Africa
- Year Introduced/Registered to America: 1990s by Panayoti Kelaidis
- Plant Family: Aizoaceae
- Genus: Delosperma
HISTORY FOUND ON DELOSPERMA COOPERI
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HORTICULTURALIST AND PLANT EXPLORER PANAYOTI KELAIDIS:
FOUND ON DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS HORTICULTURIST’S BIOS
FOR ADDITIONAL BIOS & INFORMATION FOUND ON PANAYOTI KELAIDIS:
BIO NORTH AMERICAN ROCK GARDEN SOCIETY
BIO FOUND ON BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
BIO FOUND ON ONTARIO ROCK GARDEN & HARDY PLANT SOCIETY
IDENTIFICATION
APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Primary Color of Leaves: Glossy green
- Flowers: Vibrant neon daisy like pink-purple, showy
- Flower Time: Summer
- Size and Shape: Under 6″ tall, 1″-2″ wide
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Showy
- Hardiness Zone: 5a-9b
PROPAGATIONS
- Spread: Seed, stem cutting
- Spacing: 9″-12″, spreads quickly
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance: Easy, remove dead leaves and stems
- Water Needs: Low
- Soil Type: Loamy/medium, sandy/light, well-draining
- Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Soil Drainage: Well-drained
- Tolerance: Drought, deer, rabbit, dry soil, rocky soil, moderate salt tolerant
- Winter Care: Cover when freezing weather and protect from overwatering
- When to transplant: When crowded and falling out of your pot
COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
- Possible Dangers: Unknown
- Resistant To: Deer, dry soil, heat, humidity, poor soil
- Diseases: Unknown
- Pests Dangerous to Sempervivum: Aphids, mealybugs
GARDEN USES AND COMPANION PLANTS
- Where to Plant: Pots, rock walls, path ways, living walls, rock gardens, slopes, border fronts
- Garden Uses: Bed, borders, edging, patio, containers, fairy garden, provides winter interests, groundcover, xeriscape, rock gardens, hanging baskets
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
- Attributes: Coastal, container, drought tolerant, evergreen, interesting foliage, rock garden, easy to grow, xeriscape, hanging baskets
- Companion Plants: Sempervivum, sedum, agave, aloe, poppy plants, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage
FOR INSPIRATION, CHECK OUT MY LATEST DIY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO REPURPOSE A HANGING BASKET USING SUCCULENTS:
BRING NEW LIFE TO HANGING BASKETS TUTORIAL
HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:
UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
CONCLUSION
Whether you’re a novice gardener or seasoned succulent enthusiast, ‘Lady Fingers’ Ice Plants is a remarkable addition to any succulent collection.
This Ice Plant offers a striking combination of beauty and resilience.
I hope by sharing this information with you, you will be inspired to explore local nurseries or online resources to find new captivating Ice plants for your garden.
Happy Gardening!
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SOURCE
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, DELOSPERMA COOPERI
NORTH CAROLINA PLANT TOOLBOX, EXTENSION GARDENER
GARDENIA CREATING GARDENS, DELOSPERMA COOPERI (ICE PLANT)
GARDENING KNOW HOW, HOW TO GROW AN ICE PLANT AND PURPLE ICE PLANT CARE
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