Plant Care Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Taxonomy

Delosperma 'Hot Pink Wonder'
Delosperma
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Water needs for Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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.

Calculate water needs of Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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.

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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 Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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.


💨 Humidity

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t 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

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant is native to Southern Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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 Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' 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!


Care Summary for Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant

Wheels of Wonder 'Hot Pink Wonder' Ice Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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