Mesembryanthemum Species, Baby Sunrose, Dew Plant, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Heart Leaf Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemumcordifolium

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Species: cordifolium (kor-di-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Aptenia cordifolia

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting