Ice Plants have fleshy, succulent foliage and are originally from barren, arid, warm areas of the world such as South Africa. Depending on the variety, they are classified as perennials, sub-shrubs or annuals compatible with many different climate zones..
Planting And Care
Sunlight
Full sunlight
Watering
Occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Soil
an survive in dry soils,loamy soil,clay soil.It can tolerate nutritionally poor or saline soils.
Temperature
18 to 24 degrees Centigrade.
Fertilizer
A liquid fertiliser once the first round of flowering has occurred.
Harvest Season
July to september
Mesembryanthemum Uses
Ornamental Use:
Used for decorations in homes, shops and offices
Medicinal Use:
The crushed leaves can be used as a soap substitute and has some medicinal uses
It is rarely, if ever, grazed upon by domestic stock
Culinary Use:
Once the plant has several leaves and is well established, pick the leaves as desired
The slightly acid-flavored, fleshy parts of the leaves are boiled and served like spinach
Leaves and stems – raw or cookedSeeds can also be eaten
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