Scientific name | Lampranthus |
Common name | Vygie , Ice plant |
Watering | water everyday &keep moist |
Pests | aphids |
Hazardous or not | Not hazardous |
Light | full sun to partial shade |
Temperature | 25-35C |
Humidity | 40-50% |
Pot requirement | Good drainage&repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height | up to 130cm |
Potting mix | potting soil/Red soil/manure/perlite |
Nutrition | Apply Manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days |
Pruning/training | Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Flower colour/season | Bright orange |
Description | Ice plants prefer full sun but can tolerate some light shade in the garden.Because ice plants are succulents, they do not tolerate wet soil, though they do well in poor soils. In fact, wet soil, especially during the winter months, is likely to kill the plants. In areas where the soil stays consistently dry, this plant can become invasive, so it is best to take this into consideration when planting it.Once they are established, ice plants require little maintenance. As succulents, they need very little watering and thrive in drought-like conditions. In addition, these plants need little to no fertilizing. The ice plant can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seeds. If propagating by division, it is best to divide the plants in the spring. Cuttings can be taken anytime in the spring, summer, or fall. When grown by seeds, scatter the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not cover them, as they need light to germinate. |
Additional information
Choose Height | 5cm – 10cm |
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