Corpuscularia Lehmannii 'Ice Plant'

Basic Info

Corpuscularia lehmannii is also known as the ‘Ice Plant’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) tall and about 30 cm (12″) in diameter. The plant is best known to be green to matt green. When it finally blooms you can see flowers that are yellow and not so different from daisies.

Scientific Classification

Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Corpuscularia

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

When watering the Corpuscularia lehmannii (or Ice Plant) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.

General Care for Corpuscularia lehmannii ‘Ice Plant’

What kind of a plant carer should select the Corpuscularia lehmannii ‘Ice Plant’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home. If planted outdoors, it creates beautiful shapes to your garden, making it unique.

Quick Facts:

Thrives best in full sun

Should be grown indoor
Similar watering need to other succulents. (See Watering Guide)
Can die easily if overwatered

Becomes 20 cm (8″) tall
Becomes 30.5 cm (12″)
Best zone for the plant is -1.1° C (30° F)

Does not handle cold well
Best propagated with seeds and cuttings
Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals

Grows best during Summer

Where to Plant

Ice Plant is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -1.1°C (30°F ) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.

Corpuscularia lehmannii is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.

How to Propagate Corpuscularia lehmannii ‘Ice Plant’

Learning how to propagate Corpuscularia lehmannii ‘Ice Plant’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Ice Plant is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.

Once the leaf is off the Corpuscularia lehmannii, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.