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    Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red

    Scientific Name: Mesembryanthemum 'Mesbicla'

    Also Known As

    • Aptenia 'Mezoo'
    • Dorotheanthus bellidiformis 'Mezoo'
    • Baby Sunrose
    • Mezoo Variegated Ice Plant
    • Variegated Red Apple Heartleaf Ice Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 2"-4"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red plant details

    Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, gravel garden, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Edged in broad bands of creamy white the medium green foliage of the Mezoo Variegated Ice Plant makes a wonderful low trailing plant to add to mixed container gardens, in hanging baskets, or in the ground. This is a drought resistant succulent perennial that produces finely petaled deep rosy red flowers that contrast nicely with the variegated foliage. Provide a well-drained soil and at least some sun for the best growth and flowering in a well-drained soil. Can be overwintered indoors where not hardy or use it as a vigorous annual. The Mezoo Variegated Ice Plant is a naturally evergreen perennial tropical plant and is considered to be hardy to near 25 °F for short periods although some resources suggest it is hardy into zone 8. Provide slightly more moisture during the growing season and keep it on the dry side during winter. A drought resistant perennial, the Baby Sunrose is also salt tolerant and deer resistant.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red plant

    How to Grow Mesembryanthemum Mezoo Trailing Red

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Zones

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    • sun
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