Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Mesembrynthemum
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Quantity
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100 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Is Mesembryanthemum? — Know Your Flower
Mesembryanthemum (మెసెంబ్రియాంతిమమ్ in Telugu | मेसेंब्रायन्थेमम in Hindi), commonly called Ice Plant, is an annual, 10–20 cm low-growing flowering plant known for its daisy-like blooms with shimmering, crystal-like petals. Native to South Africa, it has adapted beautifully to Indian hot and dry climates. Seedvanam.
Why Mesembryanthemum Is Perfect for Indian Home Gardens
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Why Grow
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Detail
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Climate Match
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Thrives in hot-dry and sunny Indian conditions
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Space
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Compact — ideal for pots, borders, and hanging baskets
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Season
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Best blooms in Summer
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Skill Level
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Easy — perfect for beginners
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Mesembryanthemum Colour Varieties Available
SeedVanam’s Mesembryanthemum seeds come in Mixed colours — Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Purple — perfect for creating vibrant ground covers, terrace colour carpets, and bright garden borders.
How to Grow Mesembryanthemum Seeds — Step-by-Step
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Step
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Action
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1. Soil Prep
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Use sandy, well-draining soil + light compost
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2. Sowing Depth
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Surface sow or 1–2 mm deep
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3. Sowing Method
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Direct sow or seedling tray
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4. Watering
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Light watering — avoid overwatering
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5. Sunlight
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Full sun — minimum 6–7 hours/day
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6. Thinning
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Thin to 15–20 cm spacing once 5 cm tall
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7. Blooming
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Expect first blooms in 6–8 weeks
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Sowing Calendar — Mesembryanthemum Seeds in India
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Region
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Best Sowing Season
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Bloom Season
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Hyderabad / Telangana / AP
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January–March
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March–June
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South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala)
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December–February
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February–May
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North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)
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January–February
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April–June
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West India (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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December–February
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February–May
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Mesembryanthemum — Quick Grow Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
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Telugu Name
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మెసెంబ్రియాంతిమమ్
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Hindi Name
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मेसेंब्रायन्थेमम
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Sowing Season
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December–March
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to First Bloom
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40–60 days
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Plant Height
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10–20 cm
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Best For
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Terrace / Balcony / Ground cover / Borders
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Seed Type
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Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated / Desi
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Common Names of Mesembryanthemum Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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Ice Plant / మెసెంబ్రియాంతిమమ్
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Tamil Nadu
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ஐஸ் பிளாண்ட்
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Karnataka
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ಐಸ್ ಪ್ಲಾಂಟ್
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Kerala
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ഐസ് പ്ലാന്റ്
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Maharashtra
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Ice Plant
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Gujarat
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આઇસ પ્લાન્ટ
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North India
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Ice Plant / Livingstone Daisy
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West Bengal
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আইস প্ল্যান্ট
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Odisha
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ଆଇସ ପ୍ଲାଣ୍ଟ
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Why Buy Mesembryanthemum Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi / Non-GMO seeds — save and replant each season
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Fresh stock — suited for Indian growing conditions
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Hyderabad-based — ships pan-India, free shipping above ₹499
Frequently Asked Questions — Mesembryanthemum Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Mesembryanthemum called in Telugu?
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మెసెంబ్రియాంతిమమ్ — Mesembryanthemum
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When to sow in Hyderabad?
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January–March — ideal for summer blooms
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Balcony/terrace suitable?
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Yes — perfect for small pots and hanging baskets
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Hybrid or desi?
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Desi, open-pollinated — seeds can be saved
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Germination time?
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5–10 days under Indian conditions
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