Delosperma aberdeenense

Treatments Delosperma aberdeenense : Avoid to give excessive quantities of water to succulent plants, specially during cold months, because they can facilitate the growth of rots; these plants are often infected by the cochineal, that shall be eliminated by using mineral oil.

continental : Water the Delosperma aberdeenense very regularly, trying to maintain the soil always a little humid, but not soaked or with stagnating water. Remember to increase waterings during the most luxuriant vegetative period, from March until October, and to decrease watering when the cold period starts.

alpine : We remind to water the Delosperma aberdeenense very often, specially in summer; the soil shall be maintained humid constantly, but not soaked. During the cold season we can decrease waterings, but avoid the soil to dry out completely for too long periods.

mediterranean : Water the Delosperma aberdeenense very regularly, allowing the substrate to be constantly humid; increase waterings specially in summer, and decrease them in winter. Remember that these plants suffer from drought, specially in case of long duration drought.

continental : The Delosperma aberdeenense prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
We remind that the Delosperma aberdeenense does not tolerate cold; therefore it is grown as a houseplant in winter.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
It is advisable to grow these plants in the apartment during winter, you can place them outside as soon as spring comes.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
Avoid to expose the Delosperma aberdeenense to cold; place it in the house or in the hothouse since autumn.

Fertilization Delosperma aberdeenense : Succulent plants need regular fertilizings, using a specific potassium-rich and nitrogen-poor fertilizer; they are given from April to October, every 20-30 days.