Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' or Ice Plant is an annual succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family. This green plant has striking green leaves that are slightly fleshy. The leaves are covered with transparent flakes that resemble small pieces of ice, which is why this plant is called the Ice Plant. This plant likes full sun and dry soil with good drainage.
Common Name |
Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' and Ice Plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'
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Genus
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Delosperma
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Family
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Aizoaceae
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Order
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Caryophyllales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' needs water once every
9 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' needs about 0.225 L per 9 days. |
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
3 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Orange
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Prairie and Meadow
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Delosperma 'Fire Spinner', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' Native Region |
Find out where the Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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