Ice Plant || Aizoaceae || نبات الجليد || Drought-Tolerant Succulent Groundcover for UAE & KSA

Ice Plant, from the family Aizoaceae, is a remarkable succulent perennial admired for its shimmering, jewel-like blooms and dense, fleshy foliage that thrives even in the harshest desert climates. Known as نبات الجليد in Arabic, this hardy plant is perfectly suited for UAE & KSA gardens, thanks to its exceptional heat, drought, and salinity tolerance.
Beyond its beauty, the Ice Plant holds a long history of traditional medicinal use. Its leaves and extracts have been used as diuretics, demulcents, and antiseptics, offering relief from minor skin irritations, kidney, and liver issues. Moreover, its leaves and stems are edible, adding a refreshing, tangy flavor when used in salads, pickles, or as a spinach substitute.

🌿 Why Choose the Ice Plant (Aizoaceae)?

✅ Thrives in UAE & KSA Climate – Tolerates extreme heat, full sun, and sandy soils.
✅ Drought & Salt Resistant – Ideal for coastal or arid environments.
✅ Medicinal Benefits – Traditionally used for skincare, kidney, and liver health.
✅ Culinary Versatility – Edible leaves and stems used fresh or cooked.
✅ Low Maintenance – Requires minimal watering and thrives in neglect.
✅ Groundcover Excellence – Helps retain soil moisture and prevent erosion.

🌍 Specifications

• Botanical Name: Aizoaceae (family includes Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Delosperma cooperi, etc.)

• Arabic Name: نبات الجليد

• Common Names: Ice Plant, Dew Plant, Livingstone Daisy

• Family: Aizoaceae

• Origin: South Africa

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent groundcover

• Height: Up to 70 cm

• Spread: Up to 1 meter wide

• Foliage: Bluish-green, fleshy, cylindrical or triangular leaves

• Flower Colors: White, pale pink, light mauve

• Bloom Season: Spring through autumn

• Sun Tolerance: Full sun

• Water Requirement: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant

• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil

• Temperature Range: 18°C – 30°C (day)

• Salinity Tolerance: High – excellent for coastal gardens

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Medicinal Properties: Diuretic, demulcent, antiseptic, astringent

• Edible Uses: Leaves, stems, and seeds used in salads, pickles, or cooked dishes

• Maintenance Level: Low

What You’ll Receive:
A healthy Mandevilla Sanderi (Brazilian Jasmine) plant in a pot, ready for planting.
Expert care and maintenance guide tailored for UAE & KSA growing conditions by Plantroops UAE.
Eco-friendly packaging and fast delivery across UAE & KSA.