Trailing ice plant (Lampranthus productus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Trailing ice plant on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Trailing ice plant
Lampranthus productus, also known as 'žiarivec kvetnatý', is a perennial succulent from the Aizoaceae family, prized for its spectacular bloom. It forms creeping or trailing mats of cylindrical, fleshy leaves, becoming covered in numerous bright, vivid-colored flowers (pink, orange, purple) that open with the sun. It is ideal for rockeries, ground cover in warm areas, dry gardens, or as a trailing plant in pots, adding a vibrant and exotic touch.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours daily for optimal flowering and compact growth. Watering should be moderate and infrequent, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings; it is very sensitive to excess moisture, especially in winter. Use a well-draining, sandy substrate with low organic matter, specifically formulated for succulents. By all means avoid waterlogging and overwatering, as this will quickly rot its roots.
How to save a dying Trailing ice plant
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, or yellowing leaves (overwatering). Dry, brittle leaves (underwatering/sun).
- First aid
- Check soil. If wet, stop watering, improve drainage. If dry, water deeply.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage are key; they quickly rot its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't fully rotted. Remove damaged parts, repot into dry, well-draining soil.