How much sun does heart-leaf ice plant need?
Heart-leaf ice plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. It flowers best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Heart-leaf ice plant (Mesembryanthemum cordifolium) is a fast-growing succulent groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and bright, daisy-like flowers.
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
Soil
Sandy, Well-drained
Temperature
Warm to moderate temperatures
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during growing season
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
Reduce watering in winter
Sandy, Well-drained
Warm to moderate temperatures
Prefers 18-24°C. Can tolerate brief periods of higher heat. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
Feed sparingly during growing season
Avoid over-fertilizing
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.1-0.2 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Succulent
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
None