heartleaf iceplant
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Overview
Heartleaf iceplant is an evergreen variety of succulent native to southern Africa. Its heart-shaped leaves are typically bright green, and become covered in a glittery white powder in the sun, hence the name 'iceplant'. In summer, yellow, daisy-like flowers appear, creating an eye-catching display. It grows fast and spreads rapidly to become a groundcover, requiring little maintenance and looking best when left untouched. Heartleaf iceplant is both drought tolerant and frost hardy, making it an excellent choice of low-care groundcover.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "10-14" days.
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, March, April, May, June, July, August, May, May, November, December, January, May, March, April, November, December, January.
Propagation
Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation
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