Trailing ice plant (Lampranthus ceriseus)
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 ceriseus, commonly known as Cerise Brightfig, is a low-growing perennial succulent native to South Africa. It is characterized by its vibrant, intense cerise-colored flowers that densely cover the plant in spring and summer, contrasting with its fleshy, cylindrical leaves. It is ideal for rockeries, ground cover in warm climate gardens, or hanging baskets where its blooms can cascade.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, and very sparse in winter to prevent rot. Use a well-draining substrate, specifically formulated for cacti and succulents. The most common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this plant.
How to save a dying Trailing ice plant
- Warning signs
- Soft or translucent stems, yellowing or blackened leaves, wilted appearance.
- First aid
- Remove plant from soil, inspect roots (cut rotten ones), air dry for a day, then repot in dry, well-draining substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage are lethal for this succulent. They hate constant moisture!
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and there isn't extensive damage to main stems. Recovery is possible with good drainage and minimal watering.