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Mesembryanthemum cordifolium L.f. (variegated)
| Family Name: | Aizoaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes (variegated) |
| Common Name: | Variegated Baby Sun Rose, Variegated Ice Plant, Variegated Heartleaf Ice Plant, Variegated Dew Plant, Variegated Rock Rose, Variegated Red Aptenia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb with a creeping growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Fleshy, oval leaves are light green with a white margin. They are paired in opposite leaf arrangement and covered by glands that resemble crystals. |
| Flowers | Aster-like flowers are red to purplish red with a yellow center. |
| Cultivation | In Singapore, this cultivar requires air conditioning to survive. It is attractive when displayed in a hanging container. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Planting Remarks | In Singapore, this cultivar requires air conditioning to survive. |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Aboveground |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
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Others
| Master ID | 30649 |
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| Species ID | 4958 |
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