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 hangingbaskets. 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
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Watergarden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Entry, Patio, Publicpark, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
