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    Ruschia uncinata

    Also Known As

    • Doringvygie
    • Ice Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Ruschia uncinata plant details

    Ruschia uncinata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruschia uncinata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruschia uncinata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ruschia uncinata plant

    How to Grow Ruschia uncinata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Ruschia marianae

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Antimima radicans

    aka Ruschia radicans

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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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
    Photo of Ruschia pulvinaris flower by Ghislain118
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    Ruschia putterillii

    aka Ruschia putterelii, Iceplant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Ruschia putterillii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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