Ruschia spinescens
Ice Plant
Type Perennial, succulent
Hardy range 10A to 11
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Average
Form Spreading or horizontal
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time Spring and Winter
Environment This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Blue and green
Culture Notes Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring. This plant does not do well in hot humid conditions.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Blue and green
Culture Notes Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring. This plant does not do well in hot humid conditions.
OHHHH MYYYY GOSH! Your purple rolling down ice plants were a match to our home on a hilltop. (once upon a time) We were envied, of course. Both the Palo Verde trees & Mesquite trees were a great match! They looked stupendous! And can you believe it if I mention that our home is located at one of the hottest cities...southwest. Tucson, AZ. Home of the University of Arizona Wildcats. Goooooo WILDCATS!!!! Rarely do we get humidity, here, by the way. Monsoon, maybe? Your ice plants are just simply incredible!!!! The only sad thing about 'our' ice plants are that they faded out and died. Of course, sadly, after our parents died along with 'em. I miss both. The beautiful purple, copper, fuschia, yellow ice plants & parents. THANKS FOR SHARING & HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
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