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Rocky Point Ice Plant, Malephora lutea

Rocky Point Ice Plant, Malephora lutea September 19, 2006. Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Rocky Point Ice Plant Malephora lutea	Rocky Point Ice Plant Malephora lutea

Rocky Point Ice Plant Malephora lutea, Fig - Marigold or Ice Plant Family ( Aizoaceae ), Rocky Point Ice Plant. Malephora lutea are creeping, with distinct internodes from which roots may arise. Leaf pairs are slightly fused at the base. Leaves are smooth-textured, bluish green, fleshy (succulent), soft and usually covered with a thick, waxy bloom that is easily rubbed off. Their showy flowers are golden yellow and occur singly. Ice plant belongs to the genus, Malephora, which consists of a dozen of species from South Africa. They need a lot of sun, but in very hot climates like Phoenix, in summer, they will need shade and regular watering for a part of the day in order to survive the summer. Height: Height about 8 inches. Spreading about 2 - 4 feet. Flowers: About 1 inch yellow.. Blooming Time: Mid March - April. Then occasionally during the late summer. Leaves: Evergreen, usually green, blue-green and fleshy. Opposite and slightly united basally, semi-hemispherical to cylindrical, smooth 1.5" long. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Full Sun. Dry Soil. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to South Africa. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken; September 19, 2006. Boyce Thompson Arboretum.