Baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: baby sun rose, dew plant or heart-leaf ice plant.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: baby sun rose, dew plant, heart-leaf ice plant
Scientific name: Aptenia cordifolia
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia) – JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
