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Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

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Overview

Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata', or Variegated Hearts and Flowers, is a hardy trailing succulent with bright variegated foliage. Its fleshy, heart-shaped leaves are edged in creamy white, complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer. Ideal as a ground cover, it thrives in full sun, requires minimal water, and is relatively drought-tolerant. This plant reaches up to 6 inches in height and spreads extensively, up to 24 inches wide.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — is a hardy trailing succulent with bright variegated foliage
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — heart-shaped leaves are edged in creamy whiteVariegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summerVariegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — Ideal as a ground cover, it thrives in full sun, requires minimal water, and is relativelyVariegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — This plant reaches up to 6 inches in height and spreads extensively, up to 24 inches wideVariegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — scientifically known as Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata'Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — It is a variant of the typical green-hearted species+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aizoaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — is a hardy trailing succulent with bright variegated foliage
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — heart-shaped leaves are edged in creamy white
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — Ideal as a ground cover, it thrives in full sun, requires minimal water, and is relatively
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — This plant reaches up to 6 inches in height and spreads extensively, up to 24 inches wide
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — scientifically known as Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata'
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — It is a variant of the typical green-hearted species
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — distinguished by its eye-catching cream and green variegated leaves
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — which measure approximately 1 to 2 inches in length

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