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Aptenia cordifolia 'Red Apple'
(Baby Sunrose, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Dew Plant) |
Synonyms: Litocarpus cordifolia, Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: Native to South Africa (Eastern coastal region of Cape Province
and Kruger National Park in the Transvaal)
Light: Sun / shade
Height: <6"
Spread: 12'-15"
Blooms: Solitary, red, 1" diameter, multi-petaled, daisy-like, at base of each pair of leaves
Foliage: Bright green, smooth-textured, heart-shaped, succulent
Soil: Well-drained, sandy
Water:
Drought tolerant when established
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings
Uses: Xeriscaping, desert garden, shade garden, hanging basket, container
Caution: Plant is fire-retardant and may be invasive
Comments: Aptenia cordifolia 'Red Apple' or Baby Sunrose or Heartleaf Ice
Plant or Dew Plant or Litocarpus cordifolia or Mesembryanthemum cordifolia is a carefree
perennial succulent with a trailing habit. This evergreen plant produces
bright red mini daisy-like flowers that makes an attractive groundcover. Baby
Sunrose is low maintenance and tolerates drought well. It is an excellent
plant for the xeriscaping garden and looks incredible in containers or hanging baskets.
Heartleaf Ice Plant tolerates both sun and shade and is easily propagated from
seeds or stem cuttings.
Pinch plant to promote branching. It grows more aggressively when watered. This is a 'Plant and Forget' plant for me. I love the eye-catching
charming red blooms on this lovely succulent groundcover.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
