{"product_id":"mesembryanthemum-crystallinum-mauve","title":"Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Mauve","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMauve Ice Plant \/ Crystalline Ice Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesembryanthemum crystallinum 'Mauve'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aizoaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa (naturalized in parts of coastal Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual to short-lived perennial succulent groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA low, spreading succulent groundcover that thrives in Adelaide's hot, dry and coastal conditions. Mesembryanthemum crystallinum 'Mauve' forms a shimmering mat of fleshy leaves covered in tiny reflective bladder cells that sparkle in the sun like frost. From late spring through summer, it produces masses of soft mauve to lavender-pink daisy-like flowers that open in full sun, creating a delicate pastel carpet. Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, this ice plant is ideal for coastal gardens, rockeries, verges, embankments and water-wise landscapes across South Australia. It handles poor soils, salt-laden winds and reflective heat with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 cm H × 40–80 cm W (spreading mat-forming habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, succulent leaves in light green to soft blue-green tones with sparkling crystalline texture; may develop red or bronze tints in dry, cool or stressed conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft mauve to lavender-pink daisy-like blooms; late spring through summer (October–February); flowers open in full sun and close at night or on cloudy days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glittering crystalline foliage with bold summer flowering; foliage sparkles with ice-crystal effect in morning sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts pollinating insects such as bees and hoverflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought-tolerant; excellent heat tolerance; excellent wind tolerance; exceptional coastal salt tolerance (front-line suitable); handles reflective heat from paving and gravel; frost-sensitive—may die back in cold winters but often self-seeds and returns; tolerates poor, sandy, and rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 3–5 plants per m²; Mass display: 30–50 cm apart for a continuous, low carpet effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic; discourage chewing like most succulents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for best foliage sparkle, flower colour, and heavy flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils; thrives in poor, coastal limestone soils common across SA; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Light soak 1–2 times weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Very low water needs; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in extreme summer heat; minimal or no water in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually maintenance-free; trim or pull back dead foliage after flowering if desired; remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming (or allow to self-seed and naturalize); mulching not essential but light gravel mulch enhances appearance; avoid overwatering or rich soils (causes soft, leggy growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 years (short-lived perennial\/annual) but often self-seeds and naturalizes in suitable spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate, Mediterranean and coastal South Australia, including Adelaide plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, and coastal regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly tolerant—slightly acidic to strongly alkaline soils (pH 6.0–8.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoastal and seaside gardens for soil stabilization and soft pastel colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens for sparkling texture and delicate mauve blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance verges, nature strips, and embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed succulent gardens with carpobrotus, lampranthus, and delosperma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eErosion control on slopes and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers and hanging baskets for cascading mauve blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeasonal colour filler in sunny borders and dry garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMoon gardens and pastel-themed landscapes for soft colour harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary minimalist landscapes paired with gravel and pavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA dazzling, low-water groundcover that sparkles in the sun and bursts into soft mauve flowers through summer. Tough, fast-spreading and perfectly suited to Adelaide's dry, coastal climate, it delivers beauty and resilience with almost no maintenance. The crystalline foliage glistens like morning frost, while the delicate mauve blooms create a soft pastel carpet—ideal for water-wise and coastal South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48791151673596,"sku":"MESE-CRYS-MAUV-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/mesembryanthemun-crystallinum-mauve-ice-plant-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1771313051","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/mesembryanthemum-crystallinum-mauve","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}