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Fissoides ice plant Plant Care
Antegibbaeum fissoides (Haw.) C.Weber
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Native to the arid regions of South Africa, this plant is easily identified by its succulent, spoon-shaped leaves that form dense rosettes. The unique shape and vibrant green color of the foliage make it a sought-after addition to any collector's garden, especially those interested in drought-tolerant species.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Fissoides ice plant?
Water Fissoides ice plant every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Fissoides ice plant Native To?
What Is the Fissoides ice plant?
Fissoides ice plant (Antegibbaeum fissoides) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Antegibbaeum genus. Fissoides ice plant is native to the southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Fissoides ice plant displays a low clumping succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Fissoides ice plant produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of white, yellow, or pink.
Leaf size: approximately 1.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Fissoides ice plant?
Antegibbaeum fissoides requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Fissoides ice plant Need?
Fissoides ice plant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Fissoides ice plant Prefer?
Antegibbaeum fissoides grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Fissoides ice plant prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fissoides ice plant?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Fissoides ice plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Fissoides ice plant?
Feed Fissoides ice plant every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Fissoides ice plant?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fissoides ice plant?
Fissoides ice plant can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Fissoides ice plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fissoides ice plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fissoides ice plant?
Fissoides ice plant is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Fissoides ice plant Need?
Fissoides ice plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Fissoides ice plant is native to the southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Fissoides ice plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Fissoides ice plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Antegibbaeum genus — compare its care with other Antegibbaeum species on PlantoScan.
Antegibbaeum is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Fissoides ice plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Antegibbaeum fissoides (Haw.) C.Weber, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Baileya 21: 11. 1968.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fissoides ice plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Rosario Douglas, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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