Trailing Succulent Plant

Aug 3rd 2012

Trailing Succulent Plant

Aptenia 'Variegata' is a great trailing succulent plant. There aren't a ton of succulents that make great trailing plants, but this is one of them. It is perfect to use in containers and hanging baskets. It also grows very quickly.

We planted a large glazed pot with succulents on July 6th. A small Aptenia plant stuck down the side of the planter. By July 31st the same plant covered the side of the planter.

Large Trailing Aptenia

Aptenia, often called Heartleaf Ice Plant, is also beautiful when planted in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or around borders. Like most succulents it grows well in full sun with low water needs. Not only is the foliage wonderful on this succulent, but the magenta flowers provide great contrast in the spring and summer.