- Vigorously trailing, succulent foliage
- » Accented by dime-sized, deep rose-red flowers
- » Excellent addition to any combo basket or planter
Dorotheanthus Candy Apple Red (live starter plant) is a perennial succulent from the ICE PLANT genus. This fast-growing beauty features bright, red-tinted foliage, perfect for creating a striking contrast in any garden. Withstanding both heat and drought, this ecological plant is a great choice for any climate.
Dorotheanthus Candy Apple Red (aptenia), also known as Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red, and Aptenia Cordifolia, is a tender perennial succulent native to South Africa. This plant offers a spreading, trailing habit of 6-10″ tall and 9-20″ wide, with tiny red flowers blooming in summer, opening in the morning and closing at night. Perennial in zone 9-11, Dorotheanthus is an attractive annual or houseplant in colder climates where it can also overwinter in containers indoors. This plant is heat- and drought-tolerant and fast-growing in full sun with minimal water. Attract pollinators to the landscape with Dorotheanthus Candy Apple Red (aptenia) in garden borders, hanging baskets, mixed succulent containers, and rock gardens. Enjoy cheerful flowers indoors with Candy Apple Red on a brightly lit windowsill.
Space plants 20″ apart in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun.
2. For houseplants, use cactus soil and place your plant in a bright window.
3. Water sparingly, only when the soil is dry.