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Mesembryanthemum, Baby Sunrose, Dew Plant, Heartleaf Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemumcordifolium

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
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Species
cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Aptenia cordifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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