Malephora lutea is a species of plants in the family Aizoaceae (stone plants). They are succulent plants. Flowers are visited by Fidelia kobrowi.
Rocky point ice plant has moderate resistance to disease but is more sensitive to humidity and overwatering. It becomes more susceptible to illness when it receives little light and is overwatered. In terms of care, the Rocky point ice plant is drought tolerant and can withstand long stretches without watering. It does not require much fertilizer and needs only occasional pruning. This makes it suitable for people at any experience level, especially those who prefer to spend less time on plant care and who may occasionally be away from home for extended periods. It is a good option for people who do not want to invest a lot of time in care but still want a plant that is easy to maintain.
How to keep Malephora Lutea.
Light
Native to dry areas, the Rocky Point ice plant performs best in full sun, as its natural habitat has intense sunlight and very little shade. It will also tolerate partial sun, providing some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
The Rocky Point ice plant does best in warm conditions and needs relatively high temperatures during the growing season to support growth and metabolic activity. It prefers plenty of sunlight, suitable moisture, and good air circulation. It can be damaged by excessively low temperatures and by too much watering. Likewise, very high heat and overly dry conditions should also be avoided.
Fertilizer
For Rocky point ice plant, light applications of fertilizer one to two times per year during the growing season are adequate. Do not fertilize in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Use less fertilizer for repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying any fertilizer. Fertilizing promotes healthy growth and encourages blooms.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Malephora
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- South Africa
