Corpuscularia Lehmannii (Ice Plant) Yellow

Diamond-shaped leaves, daisy-like yellow blooms that open in the winter

Distinctive, Angular Foliage with Bright Butter-Yellow Blooms

Corpuscularia lehmannii, sometimes listed as Delosperma lehmannii, is a standout succulent recognized for its exceptionally angular, three-sided leaves. These thick, highly succulent leaves feature smooth, blue-green skin that provides strong visual texture and durability. Native to rocky crevices of South Africa, this species naturally develops a deep taproot, enabling it to thrive in full sun and endure extended dry periods. During the spring and summer growing season, it produces large, butter-yellow, daisy-like flowers that open with the morning sun and close again in the evening. This variety is easy to grow, dependable in production, and consistently attractive to retail buyers seeking bold, sculptural forms.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• Architectural Foliage: The unique triangular, three-sided leaves create a strong structural and geometric look that is highly desirable for collectors and specialty succulent displays.
• Showy Seasonal Blooms: Produces large, butter-yellow, daisy-like flowers that provide a vibrant color contrast against the cool blue-green foliage.
• Extreme Resilience: Naturally adapted to rocky environments with a deep taproot, this species is exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrives in high-heat, full-sun conditions.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Reliable for producing compact, uniform starter plants and nursery stock).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Ideal for ready-to-sell retail units and immediate specimen use).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Performs best in Full Sun to maintain its tight, sculptural habit and promote heavy blooming. It is also tolerant of Light Shade.

Watering Needs

Highly drought-tolerant. Best results are achieved when the plant is watered only after the soil is completely dry. Requires a well-draining potting medium to accommodate its taproot system.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-13.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 10), this species is easily maintained indoors near a sunny window, where it remains a dependable and attractive houseplant.

Bloom Time

Typically flowers from the Early Spring through Summer.