Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice – Succulent Plant

Aptenia cordifolia, a type of ice plant also known as the baby sun rose, is a durable summer bloomer native to South Africa.
What makes it special:

• Evergreen and fast-growing succulent plant.
• Used as love and good luck charm.
• Beautiful elegent flowers with attractive heart shape leaves.
• Low maintance succulent plant.

Sr	Item name
1	Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice – Succulent Plant
2	5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Plant Specifications

Plant Height	9 inch (23 cm)
Plant Spread	5 inch (13 cm)

Common Name	Ice plant, baby sun rose.
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 60 centimeters.
Flower Colour	Reddish-purple.
Bloom Time	Spring and summer.
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow.

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in direct bright light .

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (August-December) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not overwater the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Aptenia Care

 

Sunlight	Full Sunlight.
Watering	Moderately.
Soil	Well draining and nutrient rich soil.
Temperature	22 to 35 degrees Celcius.
Fertilizer	Use a regular liquid or granular fertilizer two to three times during the growing season.

Aptenia Special Feature

Aptenia flowers are solitary or grow in small, whorled clusters, usually in the leaf axils along the stem.

Aptenia Uses