Lampranthus is a genus of creeping or semi-creeping succulents, prized for their lush and colourful blooms. The fleshy leaves are linear or cylindrical, with grey-green hues that can turn reddish under intense sunlight. During spring and summer, it produces abundant flowers with thin, shiny petals in vibrant colours like pink, lilac, orange, yellow, or red, which open in the sun. These plants are ideal for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, or hanging baskets.<\/p>\n
Scientific name<\/strong>: Lampranthus sp.<\/em><\/p>\n Common names<\/strong>: Ice Plant, Trailing Ice Plant, Dewplant<\/p>\n Family<\/strong>: Aizoaceae<\/em><\/p>\n Origin<\/strong>: Southern Africa (mainly South Africa)<\/p>\n Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean, subtropical, oceanic<\/p>\n Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plants<\/p>\n Approximate height<\/strong>: 15cm<\/p>\n Pot diameter<\/strong>: 12cm<\/p>\n CUIDADOS<\/strong><\/p>\n Light<\/strong>: Needs full sun for abundant flowering. Tolerates coastal environments and salt air well.<\/p>\n Temperature<\/strong>: Resistant to light frosts, withstanding temperatures down to -7 \u00b0C. In regions with harsh winters, additional protection is recommended.<\/p>\n Watering<\/strong>: Requires moderate watering. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. During summer, it may need more frequent watering if the weather is very dry.<\/p>\n Humidity<\/strong>: Prefers dry environments. Avoid high humidity areas or waterlogged soils.<\/p>\n Fertilisation<\/strong>: Apply organic fertiliser or well-rotted compost in early spring to stimulate growth and flowering.<\/p>\n Pruning<\/strong>: Regular pruning is not necessary. Remove spent flowers and dry branches to keep the plant healthy and encourage new blooms.<\/p>\n Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial<\/p>\n Substrate type<\/strong>: Well-drained soil, can be sandy or stony. Tolerates poor soils as long as they don’t retain excess water.<\/p>\n Pet Friendly<\/strong>: There are no specific reports on the toxicity of Lampranthus sp.<\/em> to pets.<\/p>\n Fun fact<\/strong>: The name “Lampranthus” derives from Greek and means “bright flowers”, referring to its vibrant blooms that open in intense sunlight. These plants are often used in coastal gardens due to their salt and drought resistance, making them an excellent choice for creating floral carpets in low-maintenance areas.<\/p>\n WARNING! Representative photo – the photo shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. A planta fornecida ser\u00e1 similar \u00e0 da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poder\u00e1 variar na forma, apar\u00eancia ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor\/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lampranthus is a genus of creeping or semi-creeping succulents, prized for their lush and colourful blooms. The fleshy leaves are linear or cylindrical, with grey-green hues that can turn reddish under intense sunlight. During spring and summer, it produces abundant flowers with thin, shiny petals in vibrant colours like pink, lilac, orange, yellow, or red, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28622,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[746,744,743],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-86525","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-cacti-and-succulents","7":"product_cat-outdoor-plants","8":"product_cat-plants","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86525"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86525"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}