Delosperma aberdeenense

continental : These plants prefer partially shady places, where they can be exposed to direct solar rays only in the evening or early morning hours.
The Delosperma aberdeenense is a delicate plant, which fears harsh temperatures; during the Summer it can be grown in a garden or on the terrace.

alpine : Let's choose a partially shaded place for our plant, where it can be exposed to direct sunrays for a few hours a day.
The Delosperma aberdeenense is a delicate plant which feels can't stand the cold weather; during the summer season it can be placed outdoors, sheltered by the wind.

mediterranean : Locate this plant in a partially shady place, where it can receive solar rays during the coolest hours of the day.
During the hot season the the Delosperma aberdeenense can be grown outdoors, even if the minimum temperatures should always be above 15°C.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the the Delosperma aberdeenense damp, watering very frequently with 4-5 glasses of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 3-4 glasses of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 2-3 weeks, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Delosperma aberdeenense loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every 0-1 weeks.

Fertilization Delosperma aberdeenense : In these months it’s advisable to mix a specific fertilizer for succulent plants, rich in potassium and poor in nitrogen to the irrigating water; let’s fertilize every 15-20 days.

Treatments Delosperma aberdeenense : During the hot and dry months it is good to watch for the development of cochineals, even on the roots of the plants; a treatment with mineral oil can solve the problem.