Aptenia cordifolia |
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Red Apple Ice Plant, Aptenia |
Description
Aptenis is a herbaceous perennial ground cover 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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.