Red trailing ice plant (Lampranthus coccineus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Red trailing ice plant on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Red trailing ice plant
Lampranthus coccineus, commonly known as Redflush, is a perennial succulent plant belonging to the Aizoaceae family, native to South Africa. It is characterized by its vibrant scarlet-red flowers that profusely cover the plant in spring and early summer, creating a stunning visual display. It is ideal for rockeries, ground cover in xeriscaped gardens, or as a trailing plant in pots, adding an intense and exotic splash of color.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth, tolerating some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be sparse, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very susceptible to waterlogging and root rot. Use a very well-drained substrate, preferably sandy or specific for cacti and succulents. The most common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this species.
How to save a dying Red trailing ice plant
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or browning leaves; weak or mushy stems.
- First aid
- Remove plant from pot. Examine roots: cut off rotten ones. Repot in dry, well-draining substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and substrate that retains too much moisture. It's a succulent!
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. If stems are very soft, propagate healthy cuttings.