Create stunning, low-maintenance landscapes with Ice Plant Mesembryanthemum Crystalline Seeds, a unique succulent species prized for its shimmering, crystal-like leaf texture and exceptional drought tolerance. Known for its vibrant green foliage and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, this plant adds attractive ground cover to gardens, walkways, sandy areas, and rock landscapes.

Mesembryanthemum crystalline is favored for its ability to hold moisture, withstand harsh environments, and grow vigorously with minimal care. It spreads quickly, making it ideal for erosion control, landscape accents, and drought-tolerant garden designs.

Key Features

• Drought-tolerant succulent ideal for hot climates

• Unique crystalline leaf texture for decorative appeal

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds with strong germination

• Low-maintenance ground cover plant

• Thrives in sandy, rocky, and coastal soils

• Excellent for borders, slopes, pathways, and decorative landscaping

• Fast-growing, spreading succulent

Specifications

Botanical Name: Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Common Name (US): Ice Plant / Crystalline Ice Plant
Plant Type: Succulent; Annual in most climates
Seed Type: Premium, High-Quality, Non-GMO
Foliage Color: Bright Green with Crystalline Texture
Bloom Season: Summer (white to pale pink flowers)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil
Plant Height: 6–12 inches
Spread: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 10–18 inches apart
Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Temperature Requirements: 65–80°F for germination
Uses: Ground cover, drought gardens, xeriscaping, coastal areas, rock gardens
Special Notes: Avoid overwatering; roots can rot in waterlogged soil.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Seeds

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

• Surface sow or cover lightly with sandy soil.

2. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained soil; sandy mixes are ideal.

• Avoid heavy clay soils without amendments.

3. Light & Temperature

• Requires full sun for best growth and foliage color.

• Maintain warm soil during germination.

4. Watering

• Water lightly until seedlings establish.

• Once mature, water sparingly; plant is naturally drought-tolerant.

5. Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have 2–3 sets of true leaves.

• Space adequately to encourage spreading.

6. Care & Growth

• Mulching is not necessary due to its drought resilience.

• Prune lightly to control spread if needed.

• Tolerant of wind and salt, making it great for coastal landscapes.

Benefits

• Excellent for water-saving gardening

• Decorative foliage adds unique texture to landscapes

• Perfect for erosion control on slopes

• Attractive to pollinators when in bloom

• Thrives in poor, dry soils where other plants struggle

• Fast, reliable growth with minimal maintenance