Description
Aptenia cordifolia, a type of ice plant also known as the baby sun rose, is a durable summer bloomer native to South Africa.What makes it special:
- Evergreen and fast-growing succulent plant.
- Used as love and good luck charm.
- Beautiful elegent flowers with attractive heart shape leaves.
- Low maintance succulent plant.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Aptenia cordifolia is a sun-loving perennial that produces small, bright reddish-purple, daisy-like blooms atop thick, succulent stems.Aptenia cordifolia also known as the heartleaf ice plant. The plant belongs to the family of Aizocea. The leaves of the plant resemble a heart thus the name is heartleaf.
The plant is common in Arizona and California. The plant could be in your ground covers as they love spreading on the grounds.This perennial plant needs abundant sunlight and water. The plant belongs to tropical and tender perennials. They require sandy soil. Heartleaf can be planted during the spring. Low maintenance plant with moderate needs.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 13 inch (33 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ice plant, baby sun rose. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 60 centimete |
| Flower Colour | Reddish-purple. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and summer. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
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Aptenia care
| Sunlight | Full Sunlight. |
| Watering | Moderately. |
| Soil | Well draining and nutrient rich soil. |
| Temperature | 22 to 35 degrees Celcius. |
| Fertilizer | Use a regular liquid or granular fertilizer two to three times during the growing season. |
Aptenia special feature
Aptenia flowers are solitary or grow in small, whorled clusters, usually in the leaf axils along the stem.
Aptenia uses
Ornamental Use:
- Aptenia cordifolia is often planted in pots or as a ground cover
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