Mesembryanthemum Species, Baby Sunrose, Dew Plant, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Heart Leaf Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum cordifolium)

Aptenia in summer - you can almost see it growing...

Heartleaf Ice Plant in Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Australia, January 2007

The bees seem to like the flowers on this plant.


Excellent for hanging baskets or ground cover. If used as ground cover, plant in a low traffic area.

Excellent for hanging baskets or ground cover. If used as ground cover, plant in a low traffic area.

aptenia cordifolia

Relax on the photo, cross your eyes slightly so you can see the flower in real depth!

makes great ground cover around trees

Just a great, reliable grower. Easy in all ways.

A very popular plant for window boxes in Italy. This photo was taken in July 2006 in Monterosso al Mare, Italy.

first bloom of the day.


Aptenia Cordifolia Flower Closing In The Evening @ The Empty Wallet Ranch (May/June)

Aptenia Cordifolia Flower Closing For The Evening & A Bud Forming @ The Empty Wallet Ranch (May/June)

close up in July 2010

July zone 9b

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI

I got this from a friend in August 2013.
About
Mesembryanthemum Species, Baby Sunrose, Dew Plant, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Heart Leaf Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Type: | Groundcovers, Perennials, Tropicals and Tender Perennials, Cactus and Succulents |
Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |