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Red Spike Iceplant

Cephalophyllum Alstonii

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Overview

The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent, featuring vivid red flower spikes that bloom in spring. Originating in South Africa, this groundcover thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring full sun exposure. Once established, it requires minimal water. It grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, and xeriscaping. Its vibrant hue provides striking contrast in arid landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — Its vibrant hue provides striking contrast in arid landscapesRed Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — scientifically termed Cephalophyllum alstoniiRed Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — making it ideal for rock gardensRed Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — featuring vivid red flower spikes that bloom in springRed Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — Originating in South Africa, this groundcover thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring full sun exposureRed Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — It grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches wide+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Succulent
Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — Its vibrant hue provides striking contrast in arid landscapes
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — scientifically termed Cephalophyllum alstonii
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — making it ideal for rock gardens
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — featuring vivid red flower spikes that bloom in spring
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — Originating in South Africa, this groundcover thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring full sun exposure
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — It grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches wide
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — Once established, it requires minimal water
Photographs by 2 contributors

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