Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice

Description for Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice Plant
Plant height: 2 – 4 inches
Plant spread: 4 – 8 inches
Aptenia cordifolia is a sun-loving perennial that produces small, bright reddish-purple, daisy-like blooms atop thick, succulent stems. In cooler climates, Aptenia cordifolia is grown as an annual.
Common name(s): Ice plant.
Flower colours: Reddish-purple.
Bloom time: Spring and summer.
Max reachable height: Up to 60 cm
Difficulty to grow: Easy.
Planting and care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season. Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.
Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Soil: Avoid excess organic contents in the soil.
Water: No need much. Water the plant deeply when the soil is completely dry.
Temperature: Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C
Fertilizer: Use a regular liquid or granular fertilizer two to three times during the growing season.