Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) seeds
- The Iceplant comes from South Africa and loves dry, sunny places. The slightly salty leaves look ice crystal-coated and are used for decorative salads.
- Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.39
Content: 200 Single seed
Product number: MES012 GTIN: 4250601203034
Description
The ice plant belongs to the Aizoaceae, stems from the sandy, dry coastal regions of South Africa, and, therefore, loves dry, sunny places and also tolerates salty soil. It's easy to cultivate and has beautiful pink-white blossoms in late summer.
It's not only interesting as a decorative plant but also an absolute rarity among lettuces. The slightly salty leaves seem to be covered with ice crystals and can be harvested every 3-4 weeks. Only use the shoot tips so that the leaves can grow again. The crunchy structure is very interesting in salads or as a decoration. The leaves can also be steamed briefly.
It's not only interesting as a decorative plant but also an absolute rarity among lettuces. The slightly salty leaves seem to be covered with ice crystals and can be harvested every 3-4 weeks. Only use the shoot tips so that the leaves can grow again. The crunchy structure is very interesting in salads or as a decoration. The leaves can also be steamed briefly.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Aizoaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Root system | Runners |
| Winter hardiness zones | 10 (-1 bis 4 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
The seeds are scattered on moist sowing compost and pressed onto it lightly. Cover them with glass (mini-greenhouse) so that the moisture remains. The leaves can be picked as early as 4 weeks after sowing.
Loves dry, sunny places, e.g. in the stone garden. Only tolerates light frost from -5°C to -10°C. In mild locations, it can hibernate protected in the garden. Otherwise, the ice plant can also be kept as an indoor plant (care like cacti).
Loves dry, sunny places, e.g. in the stone garden. Only tolerates light frost from -5°C to -10°C. In mild locations, it can hibernate protected in the garden. Otherwise, the ice plant can also be kept as an indoor plant (care like cacti).
Other names
Botanical name: Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Cryophytum crystallinum, Gasoul crystallinum
German: Sodapflanze, Eisblume, Kristallkraut
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