Francis' Ice Plant
Taxonomy
Mesembryanthemum francisci
Mesembryanthemum
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Francis' Ice Plant
How often to water your Francis' Ice Plant
every 12
Francis' Ice Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Francis' Ice Plant in your home
a window
Francis' 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.
Francis' Ice Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Francis' 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Francis' Ice Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Francis' Ice Plant
Francis' 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.