Scientific Name
Delosperma basuticum 'White Nugget'
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Delosperma
Origin
Delosperma basuticum 'White Nugget' is a popular cultivar of Delosperma basuticum with white flowers.
Description
Delosperma basuticum 'White Nugget' is a mat-forming succulent with branching stems that are spread out, carrying fleshy, bright green, nearly cylindrical leaves. It can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
The plant blooms in early spring with a profusion of white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, often covering the entire foliage. The flowers may sporadically appear up to frost.
How to Grow and Care for Delosperma basuticum 'White Nugget'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 5a to 10b: from -20°F (-28.9°C) to 40°F (4.4°C).
Delosperma plants grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9 and bloom for most of the summer and fall. Their foliage is mostly evergreen, making them a great year-round ground cover. However, although the plant is evergreen, it often experiences some foliage dieback in winter.
These plants prefer full sun but can tolerate light shade in the garden. Like most succulents, they do not tolerate wet soil, though they do well in poor soils. Wet soil, especially in winter, is likely to kill the plants. However, this plant can become invasive in areas where the soil remains consistently dry, so it is best to consider this when planting.
Delosperma can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds. Spring is the best time to divide the plants, while cuttings can be taken anytime in spring, summer, or fall. When starting with seeds, sow them on the soil surface and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Delosperma.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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