Home Page

Red Spike Ice Plant

Scientific Name: Cephalophyllum alstonii Marloth ex L.Bolus
Synonym: Cylindrophyllum speciosum
Family: Aizoaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9,11-24
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 26°F (-3°C)

Heat Tolerance: Water twice a week in summer in Phoenix, needs afternoon shade

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southwestern South Africa

Growth Habits: Succulent perennial, 5 inches tall (12.5 cm), 18 inches wide (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Will generally grow even in summer if given water.

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

Blooming Habits:
Two inches wide red flowers in winter and early spring.

Culture:
Plant 6-12 inches apart (15-30 cm).

List of All the Plants | More in the Aizoaceae family

Desert-Tropicals is dedicated to provide gardening advice, gardening ideas, and information about flower of all kind for landscape and collections.We try to check carefully the identification of the plants on the illustrations as well as the other information from the page, but occasionally errors do occur. if you notice anything that needs to be changed please contact us.Thanks.