Fire Spinner Ice Plant
About Fire Spinner Ice Plant
Fire Spinner Ice Plant is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Fire Spinner Ice Plant likes soil that is extremely well-draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Taxonomy
Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'
Delosperma
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Fire Spinner Ice Plant

How often to water your Fire Spinner Ice Plant

every 12
Fire Spinner Ice Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Fire Spinner Ice Plant in your home

a window
Fire Spinner Ice Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fire Spinner Ice Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fire Spinner Ice Plant in your home š”.

How to fertilize Fire Spinner Ice Plant

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fire Spinner Ice Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Fire Spinner 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.
Sunlight Needs
Fire Spinner 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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Fire Spinner Ice Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Fire Spinner Ice Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
Fire Spinner Ice Plant is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Native Region
Fire Spinner Ice Plant is native to Southern Africa.
Flowers
Fire Spinner Ice Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Fire Spinner Ice Plant
Fire Spinner Ice Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
