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Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana

Also Known As

  • Aptenia haeckeliana
  • Baby Sunrose
  • Yellow Heartleaf Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana plant details

Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft golden yellow, finely petaled flowers are borne throughout the growing season on this easy to grow succulent groundcover. The Yellow Heartleaf Ice Plant or Baby Sunrose is a naturally evergreen tropical perennial that is perfectly suited to create beautiful, low maintenance hanging baskets, allow it to spill from mixed container gardens and over walls, or use it as a groundcover. Provide at least a half a day of direct sunlight and a well-drained soil. The Yellow Baby Sunrose is a naturally evergreen perennial tropical plant and is considered to be hardy to 25oF 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. The Hardy Ice Plants have good drought tolerance once well established and are suitable for xeriscaping. Considered deer proof. Excessive moisture and/or poor drainage seem to be the Hardy Ice Plant's only real downfall. Please plant responsibly as Delosperma is considered to be invasive in some regions, particularly California.

Gardening facts about Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana plant

How to Grow Mesembryanthemum haeckeliana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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