Ice Plant Mesembryanthemum Mixed Seeds

About Ice Plant Mesembryanthemum Mixed Seeds

Ice Plant / Livingstone Daisy — succulent leaves and shiny satin-like flowers that open in the sun.

• Botanical name: Mesembryanthemum (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Sow on the surface and press in lightly.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Very little — it is a succulent. Water only when the soil has dried completely.
• Soil: Sandy, sharply drained soil — a cactus mix also works.
• Temperature: 15-35C
• Fertiliser: Hardly needed; one light feed per season.

Sowing season in India

September–November and February–March. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Too much water means instant rot. Flowers stay closed on cloudy days (this is normal).

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.