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Mesembryanthemum cordifolium is a species of succulent plant in the iceplant family.
In their home land of South Africa, they are known vygies and they form part of the scientific family Aizoacea, also known as Mesembryanthemaceae—a mind melting word that is frequently shortened to “mesembs”.
Formerly known as (and sometimes still called) Aptenia cordifolia, this plant has particularly beautiful variegated white and green leaves.
The leaves are heart shaped, succulent leaves are covered in epidermal bladder cells that glisten in the sun.
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- These bladder cells are water storage structures that the plants deploy to survive the hot dry summers.
- They may also help in keeping the plant temperature down – maybe this is why they are called the Ice Plants?
The flowers are carmine red, daisy-like flowers all throughout the summer.
Due to its quick growth, it is useful to prevent the growth of weeds.
Nota bene: The Ice Plants are not at all hardy so make sure they are protected in the winter if your area gets frosty.
The Tales:
The name Mesembryanthemum is derived from the Greek, mesēmbria (noon) and anthemon (flower) because the flowers only open at midday.
They normally only open in bright sunlight and when it is warm, but sometimes you can get lucky.
Delosperma cooperii – another plant in our collection – is a distant cousin!
Other Names:
Baby sun rose, Heart-leaf, Aptenia in English,
Tooi brakvygie in Afrikaans
Ibohlololo, uncolozi omncane in isiZulu
Origin:
South Africa
| Flowering | June, July, August, September |
|---|---|
| Soil | Rocky/Well-Draining |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Frost Tolerance | -1°C to -5°C |
| Size | 0.1m H x 0.6m W |
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