Delosperma aberdeenense

continental : Place the Delosperma aberdeenense in a semishady place, with few hours a day of direct sunlight.
The Delosperma aberdeenense prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

alpine : These plants do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
The Delosperma aberdeenense prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

mediterranean : These plants prefer semishady locations, but can be exposed for few hours to direct sunlight without any problem, above all during the coldest periods of the year.
Avoid to expose these plants to winter cold, growing them as houseplants.

Fertilization Delosperma aberdeenense : Succulent plants are fertilized only during the vegetative period, usually from April to the end of September; it shall be used a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 20-30 days. Nitrogen-poor fertilizers are more suitable for succulent plants, which would facilitate an excessive growth of the trunk.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Delosperma aberdeenense like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Delosperma aberdeenense rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Delosperma aberdeenense : Succulent plants are often attacked by cochineal and rot; at the end of winter and at the end of summer apply a mineral oil treatment, against the cochineal. Check all year long this dangerous parasites, that is often hidden in the roots.