Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Eis-Anlage
Königinblume
In French
Ice Plant
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Plant Ice
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Ice roślin
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Ice plant
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Aizoaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Pride of India
Season and care of Ice Plant and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Ice Plant and Pride of India Physical Information
Ice Plant and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Pride of India are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ice Plant and Pride of India
Care of Ice Plant and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.