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Ruschia putterillii

Also Known As

  • Ruschia putterelii
  • Iceplant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

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Ruschia putterillii plant details

Ruschia putterillii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruschia putterillii

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruschia putterillii

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Woody subshrub 6"x 12" grayish succulent leaves hot pink flowers all summer. ZONE 7

Gardening facts about Ruschia putterillii plant

How to Grow Ruschia putterillii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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