Lampranthus

Description

 

Common Name	Lampranthu, Golden Ice Plant, Orange Ice Plant
Maximum Reachable Height	0.25 to 0.50 feet
Flower Colour	Glossy red-purple
Bloom Time	June to September
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Once the Lampranthus plants are growing in the garden they are easy to look after.

They like to grow in dry soil so only water in very prolonged dry spells.

Once the season is over, cut the plants back by pruning the dead stems in the autumn.

If you want more plants then take cuttings in the springtime.

Lampranthus Care

If planning to grow Lampranthus outdoors from the off it is best to sow out the seed following the last frost of spring, simply cover the seeds. The seeds should be sown in a sunny area of the garden that has excellent drainage. The soil should be dry and stony; at the time of sowing add manure.

When starting to grow Lampranthus plants indoors first, then they should be started about two months before they are due to be transplanted out; a few weeks after the last frost of spring.

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Dry
Soil	Well-drained soil
Temperature	65 to 75 degrees F
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Lampranthus Special Feature

Grow in sunny but sheltered areas of desert gardens, rock gardens, border fronts or slopes. Ground cover or edger.

Lampranthus Uses

Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for an ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

• Used as a remedy to treat minor skin problems
• Please consult your health expert