Description for Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice Plant Plant height: 2 - 4 inches Plant spread: 4 - 8 inches Aptenia cordifolia is a sun-loving perennial that produces small, bright reddish-purple, daisy-like blooms atop thick, succulent stems. In cooler climates, Aptenia cordifolia is grown as an annual. Common name(s): Ice plant. Flower colours: Reddish-purple. Bloom time: Spring and summer. Max reachable height: Up to 60 cm Difficulty to grow: Easy. Planting and care Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season. Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc. Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. Soil: Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. Water: No