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Common Ice Plant

Also known as

Common Iceplant, Common Iceplant, Common ice plant, Crystalline ice plant and Ice plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Genus

Mesembryanthemum

Family

Aizoaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Common Ice Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Ice Plant

Common Ice Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Iceplant in your home

Common Ice Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Ice Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Ice Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Ice Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Ice Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Ice Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Ice Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Iceplant Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Ice Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Iceplant Light Requirements →

Common Iceplant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Ice Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Common Iceplant Edible? →

Common Iceplant Toxicity to Cats →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Ice Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Iceplant Temperature Tolerance →

Common Iceplant Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Iceplant a Weed? →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Common Iceplant →

What Eats Common Iceplant? →

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Common Ice Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!