How to tend a Mesembryanthemum cordifolium

Also known as: Litocarpus cordifolius (L.f.) L.Bolus, Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes, Ludolfia cordifolius (L.f.) L.Bolus, Tetracoilanthus cordifolius (L.f.) Rappa & Camarrone, Mesembryanthemum cordifolium unranked variegatum Hovey

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, avoid strong light in summer noon

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Aizoaceae, Mesembryanthemum
Size
Diameter≥10cm,Height≥10cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-October
Flower colors
purple red
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