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'
see moreDelosperma basuticum 'White Nugget'
Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae 'Album'
Delosperma congestum 'Album'
Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae white-flowered
Delosperma congestum white-flowered
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical 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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