Delosperma Species, Ice Plant, Pickle Cactus

I've had this Delosperman echinatum 'Pickle Cactus', for couple years. Yesterday, I repoted it as I noticed that the leaves were fading ...Read Moreout somewhat, and not as many yellow flowers as last year.

Was I surprised, after removing it from its pot, the entire plant was root bound, and the roots were some 15" long. So, this tells me its a deep root succulent, and will watch it more closely from now on.

DougC

Small, odd looking succulent from S Africa with fat, rounded, succulent leaves on small, spiny stalks. Leaves themselves are also spiny ...Read More(but not dangerously so). Surprisingly hardy outdoors in So cal. Does OK in sun, but is more compact than in shade grown plants. Excellent potted plant.