Ice Plant

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A clump-forming succulent that produces cylindrical, gray-green leaves and daisylike red to pinkish-red flowers. Well-drained soil is essential. An excellent choice for rock gardens.

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Details

Common name

Ice Plant

Botanical name

Cephalophyllum alstonii

Variety

Red Spike

Zone

USDA 10 - 11

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Bloom color

Red

Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

4" (10 cm)

Habit

low-growing

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

remove spent blooms