Aberdeen Ice Plant Plant Care
Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
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Delosperma aberdeenense, called the Aberdeen dew plant, is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family Aizoaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Water Aberdeen Ice Plant every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Aberdeen Ice Plant Native To?
What Is the Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Aberdeen Ice Plant (Delosperma aberdeenense) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Delosperma genus. Aberdeen Ice Plant is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Aberdeen Ice Plant displays a low-growing, spreading succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Aberdeen Ice Plant produces daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades of pink, purple, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Delosperma aberdeenense requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Aberdeen Ice Plant Need?
Aberdeen Ice Plant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Aberdeen Ice Plant Prefer?
Delosperma aberdeenense grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Aberdeen Ice Plant prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and gravel for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Aberdeen Ice Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Feed Aberdeen Ice Plant every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Aberdeen Ice Plant can be propagated through propagate through stem cuttings or division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hardy ice plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aberdeen Ice Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aberdeen Ice Plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Aberdeen Ice Plant?
Aberdeen Ice Plant is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Aberdeen Ice Plant Need?
Aberdeen Ice Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Aberdeen Ice Plant is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Aberdeen Ice Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Aberdeen Ice Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Delosperma genus — compare its care with other Delosperma species on PlantoScan.
Delosperma is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Aberdeen Ice Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Delosperma aberdeenense (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, family Aizoaceae (first published in Notes Mesembryanthemum 1: 135. 1928.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aberdeen Ice Plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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