Trailing ice plant (Lampranthus multiradiatus)
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 multiradiatus, commonly known as Rosy Dewplant, is a low-growing perennial succulent native to South Africa, forming dense mats of fleshy, cylindrical leaves. It produces a profusion of bright, intense pink or purple daisy-like flowers that blanket the plant in spring and early summer. It is ideal for rockeries, ground cover in xeriscaping, or hanging containers, providing a vibrant burst of color.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth. Watering should be sparse, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, especially in winter; it is very sensitive to overwatering. Use a very well-draining substrate, ideally a cactus and succulent mix. A common mistake is overwatering, which can quickly lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Trailing ice plant
- Warning signs
- Soft, wrinkled, or yellowing leaves; limp stems. Brown spots may appear.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, gently remove root ball and dry excess moisture. If dry, water lightly.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, leading to root rot. Also, complete lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and there's no advanced rot. It's resilient if mistakes are corrected.