Ice Plant
Description
'Ice Plant' seeds
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Perennial plant with succulent type foliage which is covered in bumps giving it a frozen icy appearance. Leaves and stems of plant are edible fresh and can be used as a spinach substitute or can be pickled. Ice plant leaves have a salty acid flavour. Crushed foliage can be used as a substitute for soap. Prefers well drained soil and tolerates poor soil nutrition. Medicinal herb with a history of having been used as a diuretic. Needs to be planted in a full sun position and protected from frost. Drought tolerant once established. Also known as "Common Ice Plant" or "Salty Ice Plant".
Attracts beneficial insects
Drought tolerant
Seeds per gram: 6000
Product code: G5-12
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 1mm |
| Season | Spring or Summer |
| Germination | 7-14 days @ 18-24°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial |
| Plant Spacing | 25cm |
| Plant Height | 10cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 195+ days |
*Notes: Do not over water. Protect from frost.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $6.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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