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| COMMON NAME Baby Sunrose, Heartleaf Ice Plant, Dew Plant |
| BOTANICAL NAME Aptenia cordifolia |
| HEIGHT 6″ to 12” |
| WIDTH 4′ |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN 2 to 25 years |
| PERENNIAL |
| COLD TOLERANCE 30° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained. Intolerant of soggy soil. |
| WATER REQUIREMENTS Water after planting in ground, and water once per week for a month to establish. Afterwards, does not require watering. Small potted plants need water once per week, and large potted plants need it once every 2 weeks. Soil must be thoroughly dry before the next water application. Reduce watering in the Winter when growth slows. |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE High |
| SALT TOLERANCE High |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun |
| FERTILIZING Fertilize only twice a year with a slow-release granular fertilizer. Does not like excessive fertilizer. Do not allow fertilizer to clump, be sure to disperse evenly. Clumped fertilizer can potentially burn roots, potentially harming or killing a plant. |
| FLOWER Small, red or yellow |
| MONTH OF COLOR Year round |
| FRUIT Very tiny black seeds. Inedible. |
| ALLERGENS, TOXICITY AND ANIMALS Non-toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Sap may be a mild irritant. |
| COMMENTS Great for containers or areas with low moisture. Delicate stems will flow over sides of pots as they grow, creating a beautiful effect. Baby Sunrose has many stems that branch from a woody base. Keep soil dry during freezing temperatures. Originates from South Africa. |
| PRICE 1 gallon $5 |