Botanical name | Aptenia cordifolia |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February March April May June July August September October November December Cerise-coloured flowers are borne throughout the year if the plant is happy. |
Common name(s) | Heart leaf |
Origin | |
Foliage | A rapid-spreading, flat-growing ground cover with succulent-type leaves. |
Interesting info | Very hardy to heat, drought or poor soil. |
Other languages | Brakvygie (A) |
Aptenia cordifolia (Heart leaf)
- Botanical name: Aptenia cordifolia
- Common name(s): Heart leaf
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A rapid-spreading, flat-growing ground cover with succulent-type leaves. Very hardy to heat, drought or poor soil. Cerise-coloured flowers are borne throughout the year if the plant is happy.
Botanical Pronunciation: ap-TEE-nee-uh kor-dih-FOE-lee-ah
Aptenia cordifolia requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Cerise-coloured flowers are borne throughout the year if the plant is happy.
A rapid-spreading, flat-growing ground cover with succulent-type leaves.