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Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Also Known As
- Aptenia cordifolia
- Baby Sun Rose
- Baby Sunrose
- Dew Plant
- Heartleaf Ice Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium plant details
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, gravel garden, rock garden, showy, spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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