Aptenia Heartleaf will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years
It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division.
Aptenia Heartleaf is a fine choice for the garden but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets they may require more frequent than they would in the yard or garden.
Sunlight
At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plants to grow well indirect bright light.
Watering
Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Plant Protection
Remove dead infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don't
Do not overwater the plant.
Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
