Ideal Temperature for Common ice plant

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Common ice plant(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)
Common ice plant(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)
Common ice plant(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)
Common ice plant(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)

Signs of Cold Temperatures in Common ice plant

Symptoms

Common ice plant flourishes in warm conditions and does not withstand cold. Optimal growth occurs when temperatures exceed 60℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. If temperatures drop below 40℉, the plant may weaken, droop, and become susceptible to root decay. Mild frost damage might not show immediate signs, but the plant will progressively decline after about a week.

Solutions

Remove any frost-damaged sections, checking for root rot. If roots are rotted, excise them, and the plant can be propagated via cuttings. Promptly relocate indoors to a warm setting, positioning the plant near a south-facing window for ample light. If natural light is insufficient, provide supplementary illumination.

Signs of Hot Temperatures in Common ice plant

Symptoms

In summer, Common ice plant should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 85℉, the plant will stop growing, lose moisture, wilt, and be more prone to sun damage.

Solutions

Discard any sunburnt or decayed portions. Protect the plant from intense afternoon sun until it recovers and resumes growth. For plants with root rot, cease watering until new roots start to form.

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