{"product_id":"mesembryanthemum-hot-pink-pigface-iceplant","title":"Mesembryanthemum Hot Pink - Pigface, Iceplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCooper's Hardy Ice Plant - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/span\u003e is a perfect ground cover where low maintenance and vibrant color are on your wish list. They grow magenta-purple flowers when the weather is warm and it is the original cold hardy Ice Plant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eintroduced in the early 1990s through the Denver Botanic Garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt grows vigorously, creating a succulent carpet of color. It enjoys summer irrigation under dry climates to bloom and grow well. The use of gravel mulch will keep the branches and crown of the plant dry in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: They prefer full sun but can tolerate semi-shade. If there is not enough light, the plant will easily have excessive growth. The distance between the upper and lower leaves will be longer, making the plant more loose, and the stems will also become very fragile and delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: The soil needs to be kept slightly moist for a long time to avoid waterlogging. Water is basically cut off throughout the winter, and when it’s below 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e), it is time to start slowly cutting off water. When the temperature exceeds 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(35 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) in the summer, the growth of the whole plant basically stops. It is worth stating that in the summer, water is not cut off for the whole season, but only a small amount of water is given. Otherwise the old leaves tend to dry out, and watering is only on the side of the pot about 2-4 times a month (given at night). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: It’s mainly loose and breathable loam, so the soil for potted plants can be mixed with sandy loam and coarse sand, and the right amount of fertilizer can be added to the soil as a nutrient for growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting\u003c\/strong\u003e: While this is one of the best ground cover option, it is totally fine to grow it in ceramic pots. Ceramic pots have a certain degree of permeability. Clay pots lose water too quickly, and plastic pots tend to retain water for too long and permeability is poor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The optimal growing temperature is between 61-82\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(16-28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e°C). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis plant needs three hours or more of direct sunlight each day so try to take it outside when the temperature increases to 50°F(10° C) or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant grows well in average household humidity levels. It doesn’t like too much humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2 Inch Delosperma echinatum - Pickle Plant plants are shipped with the pot and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4 Inch and larger plants are\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshipped bare roots without the pot and soil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovide excellent quality and service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto our customers -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/benefits-of-shipping-bare-roots\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/benefits-of-shipping-bare-roots\"\u003esee Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip within USA \u0026amp; its outlying territories only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/order-processing-shipping\" title=\"Order Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/order-processing-shipping\"\u003eOrder Processing \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for additional details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/succulent-care\" title=\"Succulent Care\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/pages\/succulent-care\"\u003eSucculent Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfo page for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to leave drought periods between waterings to prevent the plant from water-logging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeather Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping Warmer:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/products\/uniheat-heat-pack\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.succulentsdepot.com\/products\/uniheat-heat-pack\"\u003e72+ Hours Heat Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable for $1.7 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Depot","offers":[{"title":"2 Inch","offer_id":49084980494586,"sku":"SDMESHPP2IN000000","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":49084980527354,"sku":"SDMESHPP4IN000000","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0038\/5981\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2ed404cc-e064-43d5-81e1-28392cf37d53.jpg?v=1782668113","url":"https:\/\/www.theamericangringo.com\/it\/products\/mesembryanthemum-hot-pink-pigface-iceplant","provider":"The American Gringo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}