Ruschia pulvinaris
Also known as
Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant
Taxonomy
Ruschia pulvinaris
Ruschia
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Ruschia pulvinaris
How often to water your Ruschia pulvinaris
every 12
Ruschia pulvinaris 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
Finding light for Ruschia pulvinaris in your home
a window
Ruschia pulvinaris love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ruschia pulvinaris does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Ruschia pulvinaris
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 Ruschia pulvinaris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ruschia pulvinaris
Ruschia pulvinaris
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.