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Aptenia cordifolia

Red Apple Ice Plant, Aptenia

Plant photo of: Aptenia cordifolia
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Aptenis is a herbaceous perennial groundcover with fleshy heart shaped leaves on succulent stems. Tiny, solitary red flowers appear among leaves. Foliage is shiny and bright green. It is salt tolerant and great in containers, planters or hanging baskets. It needs full sun or light shade. Be careful not to overwater. It can die back with heavy frost and will not tolerate foot traffic.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.