Aptenia
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Aptenia cordifolia, a type of ice plant also known as the baby sun rose, is a durable summer bloomer native to South Africa.
Things to Note
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
9 inch (23 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by -10%
| Common Name |
Ice plant, baby sun rose. |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
Up to 60 centimeters. |
| Flower Colour |
Reddish-purple. |
| Bloom Time |
Spring and summer. |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in direct bright light .
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing Hibiscus plant.
Watering
- Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season (August-December) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
Aptenia Care
| Sunlight |
Full Sunlight. |
| Watering |
Moderately. |
| Soil |
Well draining and nutrient rich soil. |
| Temperature |
22 to 35 degrees Celcius. |
| Fertilizer |
Use a regular liquid or granular fertilizer two to three times during the growing season. |
Aptenia Special Feature
Aptenia flowers are solitary or grow in small, whorled clusters, usually in the leaf axils along the stem.
Aptenia Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Aptenia cordifolia is often planted in pots or as a ground cover
It contains
| Sr |
Item name |
| 1 |
Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice – Succulent Plant |
| 2 |
5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
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