Ruschia pulvinaris - Shrubby Ice Plant

Shrubby Ice Plant: Small Leaves and Bright Magenta Flowers Ruschia pulvinaris forms a low, spreading cushion of small gray-green leaves. Magenta flowers can brighten the dense foliage, making this ice plant a colorful choice for a sunny, freely draining spot. 🌿 Cushion growth: Short stems build a low, spreading mound. ✨ Small leaves: Fleshy triangular foliage gives the plant a fine texture. 🌸 Bright blooms: Magenta flowers can cover the foliage when conditions suit it. Use Shrubby Ice Plant in a rock garden or outdoor container with excellent drainage. Care Tips Light: Grow in full sun and introduce newly shipped plants to strong light gradually. Water: Water during establishment, then allow the soil to dry between waterings. Keep especially dry in winter. Soil: Use lean, sharply draining soil; avoid rich, heavy mixes that remain wet. Temperature: A cold-hardy ice plant when well drained. Protect containers from prolonged winter saturation. Shipping & Handling Most plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil, with the following exceptions: Some plants shown in 2" pots - see more info Plants that require soil to stay healthy during transit - see more info We commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and provide excellent quality and service to our customers - see Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary Ship within USA & its outlying territories only Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details Care Instructions Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details. To ensure the health of succulents, it is important to plant them in porous, well-draining soil. Succulents require little watering, but don't like to sit in wet soil. To create an adequate cactus mix, simply add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage. Allow the soil to dry to the level recommended in the Care Tips above before watering again. Always drain excess water. Weather Conditions When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable. Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available at my store for $2.00 each Keywords: Ruschia pulvinaris, Shrubby Ice Plant, hardy groundcover