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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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun
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    Ruschia karrooica

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Ruschia karrooica by Cactus Jungle
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    Ruschia pulvinaris

    aka Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
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    Ruschia dichroa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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