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Cactus Succulent

Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae 'White Nugget'

ice plant 'White Nugget'

A mat-forming, evergreen succulent growing to 6cm tall with glossy, fleshy, nearly cylindrical leaves and white, daisy-like flowers in summer

Synonyms
Delosperma congestum 'Alba'
Delosperma congestum 'White Nugget'
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Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae 'Album'
Delosperma congestum 'Album'
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Delosperma congestum white-flowered
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Malotigena are rare, hardy and compact succulents growing to a height of around 10cm and spread of around 25cm. They have creeping branches and succulent leaves. Flowers are golden yellow and appear in the summer.

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free loam-based compost; also does well on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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