How to Care for Lampranthus spectabilis (Trailing Ice Plant)

Korean name: 송엽국(사철채송화)

Trailing Ice Plant is a succulent known for its bright and vibrant orange flowers. Its thick, soft leaves open flowers during the day and close them at night. It thrives in dry environments and prefers well-drained soil.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Joy and vitality
• Traits: succulent, drought tolerant, ornamental
• Also known as: Trailing Ice Plant, Trailing Vygie

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining sandy soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Lampranthus spectabilis?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lampranthus spectabilis?

It likes Grow in full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining sandy soil is recommended..

Is Lampranthus spectabilis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Lampranthus spectabilis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and autumn..