Aptenia cordifolia

Aptenia cordifolia

Aptenia cordifolia

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The Aptenia cordifolia, commonly known as Baby Sunrose, is a fast-growing, trailing succulent that forms a lush carpet of bright green, fleshy leaves. This drought-tolerant ground cover produces vibrant red to magenta daisy-like flowers that bloom almost year-round, adding a splash of color to gardens, rockeries, and hanging baskets. Its sprawling habit makes it an excellent choice for erosion control and ground coverage in warm, dry climates.

Growing Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil. Once established, it requires minimal watering and is highly resistant to drought.

Unique Features:

  • Evergreen succulent with trailing, creeping growth.
  • Long-lasting bright red flowers attract pollinators.
  • Perfect for rockeries, retaining walls, and hanging baskets.

Uses & Display Suggestions:
Ideal for ground cover, hanging baskets, rock gardens, green walls, or spilling over garden edges and retaining walls. A great addition to coastal and waterwise gardens.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Sandy, Loamy Soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Grows best in well-drained soil with occasional watering. Allow soil to dry out between watering. Prune lightly to maintain shape.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-free but may attract aphids and mealybugs in humid conditions.

Mature height: 12.5 cm

Mature width: 75 cm

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Red to Magenta

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring – Summer, with occasional blooms year-round

Fruit: No

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