Name: Aptenia
SKU: 1131
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Aptenia

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 Height	9 inch (23 cm)
Plant Spread	5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by -10%

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

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

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 flowers are solitary or grow in small, whorled clusters, usually in the leaf axils along the stem.

Ornamental Use:

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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Make sure your plants are getting enough water and sunlight.
Recommended Soil Media: 40% Garden Soil 25% cocopeat 25% Organic manure/Vermicompost 5% charcoal chips 5% perlite.
Fertilize your plants once a month.
Avoid over-watering your plants.
Cut off any dead or diseased Leaves.
Make Sure Pots Have Drainage Holes.
Don’t Repot Immediately after received wait for at least 2-3 Days.