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Hardy Yellow Ice Plant

About Hardy Yellow Ice Plant

Ice plant has thick, fleshy, shiny, bright, light green leaves 1.2 in. long that get a reddish tinge in fall and chartreuse-yellow, daisy-like flowers in spring. Good drought tolerance and moderately salt tolerant. Space plants 10-14 inches apart.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Delosperma nubigenum

Genus

Delosperma

Family

Aizoaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Hardy Yellow Ice Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Hardy Yellow Ice Plant

Hardy Yellow 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 Hardy Yellow Ice Plant in your home

Hardy Yellow 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.

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hardy Yellow Ice Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hardy Yellow 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 Hardy Yellow Ice Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Hardy Yellow Ice Plant →

Common Hardy Yellow Ice Plant Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Hardy Yellow 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.

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hardy Yellow 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hardy Yellow 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

Hardy Yellow 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.

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🪴 Soil

Hardy Yellow 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!

Best Soil Mix for Hardy Yellow Ice Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hardy Yellow Ice Plant →

💩 Fertilizer

Hardy Yellow 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.

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🌎 Native Region

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant is native to Southern Africa.

🌸 Flowers

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Hardy Yellow Ice Plant →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardy Yellow Ice Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 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 Hardy Yellow 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!