"Lady Fingers" Ice Plant | Lampranthus spectabilis
Lampranthus spectabilis makes a brilliant show of daisy-like flowers that range from pink to red, to magenta to purple, which measure 2” across. This trailing ice plant spreads horizontally, bearing blue-green evergreen leaves which can reach up to 3 inches in length. ‘Lady Fingers’ spreads vigorously to create an attractive carpet, but the stems can easily be clipped if they go too far in a given direction, and the cuttings replanted. Easy to grow, it is drought, heat, and salt tolerant, and deer and fire resistant. The flowers attract and are beneficial for bees and butterflies.
LIGHT: Full sun to part shade
SOIL: Adaptable to most soils, well-draining preferred
WATER: Low (water-wise)
The trailing stems are great for succulent gardens, rockscape edging, coastal areas, naturalized areas, and dune stabilizing. Perfect for containers or hanging baskets where they will attractively spill over.
Shipped plants are cuttings which have no soil, and may or may not have roots. The plant roots readily and is fast-growing.
Included in package:
✅ Half box of cuttings fills a box measuring 7"x7"x3" (Half of photo #6)
✅ Full box of cuttings fills a box measuring 7"x7"x6" (Shown in photo #6)
✅ Growing instructions
Ice plant care: Allow the cuttings to callous over, then plant in well-draining soil in bright light. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Plants from my shop are grown with organic compost, with no synthetic fertilizer used, ever. Packaging is as eco-friendly as possible.
You will receive a plant similar to the ones shown in the photos. Plants are wrapped with utmost care in packaging adapted to the plants in your order to insure the most safe delivery possible to you.
Succulent Care
Succulents require well-draining soil, such as cactus mix. Allow your new plants to recover from shipping and adjust to their new home by providing bright, indirect light. Gradually transition into morning or dappled light, and into full sun within a space of weeks to months, depending on your climate.
Water fully, but allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. You can check for moisture by digging an inch into the soil with your finger. Lean toward under-watering, as succulents spring back readily from drought, but will rarely recover from rot.
For plant cuttings, you can check if the roots have formed by pulling the plant gently upwards. If you feel resistance, it is a sign that there are roots. Roots form in 4-6 weeks.
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Care instructions: In addition to the plant care instructions included in the package, please conduct research for your unique environment and space. Light and water requirements can vary greatly in differing climates.
Temperatures: If you live in a cold area with temps 35°F and under, please purchase a heat pack to ensure its life during transit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/884722616/72-hour-shipping-heat-pack
Keep an eye on the tracking, and bring indoors right away when it reaches you.
Delivery: Sometimes, the plants may show some signs of wear from shipping. Please give a little time and gentle care for the the plant to recover nicely. However, if there are major issues upon arrival, be sure to notify me with photos, within 24 hours.
